Evaluation of Pericapsular Nerve Group Block on Positioning Pain for Spinal Anesthesia in Hip Fracture Patients

Evaluation of Pericapsular Nerve Group Block on Positioning Pain for Spinal Anesthesia in Hip Fracture Patients

The purpose of this study is to evaluate of analgesic effects of pericapsullar nerve group block which is performed preoperatively to assist positioning patients for performance of spinal anesthesia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• hip fracture
• aged between 35 and 90 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

• contraindications for spinal anesthesia and PENG block
• impaired cognition or dementia
• multiple fractures
• any previous analgesic administration during the last 12 hours