Local Infiltration Analgesia for Hip Arthroscopy

Effectiveness of Ultrasound Guided Hip Infiltration With Local Anesthetic Solution for Pain Control After Hip Arthroscopy

The purpose of this study is to examine if ultrasound guided infiltration of local anesthetic solution around the hip joint will provide effective pain control after hip arthroscopy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• hip arthroscopy
• ages 18-80

Exclusion Criteria:

• history of neurological disease
• diabetes
• pregnancy
• neuropathy
• chronic narcotic use
• allergy to local anesthetic solution
• inability to give consent or cooperate with the study protocol