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The Analgesic Efficacy of Ultrasound-guided Quadratus Lumborum Block (via transmuscular or posterior approach) After Hip Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis.
Abstract
No review or meta-analysis exists elucidate the efficacy and safety of quadratus lumborum block (QLB) on the pain intensity, opioid requirement, and mobilization in patients undergoing hip surgery. This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials was designed to compare QLB with no block or placebo (without other nerve/plexus blocks) for patients undergoing hip surgery.