Fascia Iliaca Versus Quadratus Lumborum Block for Pain Management in Total Hip Replacement.

Fascia Iliaca Versus Quadratus Lumborum Block for Postoperative Pain Management in Total Hip Replacement: A Comparative Prospective Randomized Study

Postoperative analgesia is essential for early ambulation of patients with hip arthroplasties as well as decreasing hospital stay time. Fascial plane blocks are emerging as a gold standard for postoperative analgesia instead of opioids and NSAIDs, with all there side effects.

The investigators aim to compare postoperative pain levels and opioid analgesic needs of fascia iliaca block versus quadratus lumborum block in patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty under general anesthesia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients aging between 40-60 years ASA II, III with no known hypersensitivity for local anesthetics

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient refusal
• Known allergy to local anesthetics
• Previous femoral artery surgery
• Local infection at the site of injection
• Those on anticoagulation therapy