Evaluating the Efficacy of Erector Spinae Block in Routine Hip Arthroscopy

Evaluating the Efficacy of Erector Spinae Block in Routine Hip Arthroscopy: A Prospective Analysis

The aim of this project is to evaluate the efficacy of preoperative erector spinae blocks in arthroscopic hip surgery. This will be a prospective randomized controlled trial.

The aim of this project is to evaluate the efficacy of preoperative erector spinae blocks in arthroscopic hip surgery. This will be a prospective randomized controlled trial. The control group will not receive a preoperative block prior to surgery, but will receive local anesthetic at the surgical site at the conclusion of the surgery. The study group will receive a preoperative block and local anesthetic. The primary outcomes will be pain levels and opioid consumption in the post-operative care unit. The secondary outcomes will be pain levels and opioid consumption post-operatively, and functional outcome measures.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients undergoing hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement
• Ages 13-50
• Individuals who have the capacity to provide consent or assent for themselves

Exclusion Criteria:

• Hip arthroscopy for any other reason (not undergoing labral repair, acetabuloplasty, and femoral osteochondroplasty)
• Revision surgery
• Known narcotic use in the 6 months prior to surgery
• Workman's compensation patient
• Pregnancy