Quadratus Lumborum Block by Paraspinous Sagittal Shift Approach for Hip Surgery

Tthe Anaesthetic Efficacy of Quadratus Lumborum Block by Paraspinous Sagittal Shift Approach for Hip Surgery:a Case Series

The quadratus lumborum block (QLB) was first described by Blanco. it is a compartment block procedure during which a local anesthetic is injected into the muscle plane of the quadratus lumborum (QL) muscle under ultrasound guidance Currently, QLB is divided into four types based on the injection point of the local anesthetic: lateral, anterior, posterior, and intramuscular QLB. QLB is widely used for various types of abdominal surgeries (

the investigators will evaluate the anesthetic efficacy of quadratus lumborum block by paraspinous sagittal shift approach for hip surgery by injecting 30 ml of 0. 5% bupivacaine.

Inclusion Criteria:

-ASA I and II

Exclusion Criteria:

• Contraindications for regional blocks (eg. Patient refusal Infection at the injection site, coagulopathy)
• Allergic reaction to drugs.
• opium addiction, any drug or substance abuse and chronic treatment with opium, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs