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2020 Aug 06


Am J Sports Med

Prospective Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Pericapsular Injection Versus Lumbar Plexus Peripheral Nerve Block for Hip Arthroscopy.

Authors

Scanaliato JP, Christensen D, Polmear MM, Salfiti C, Gaspar PS, Wolff AB
Am J Sports Med. 2020 Aug 06:363546520943580.
PMID: 32757999.

Abstract

Hip arthroscopy has become the standard for the operative treatment of symptomatic femoroacetabular impingement. Given the high levels of postoperative pain associated with hip arthroscopy, optimal analgesia is critical to ensure patient comfort and safety after discharge.