PENG Block vs ESPB in Elderly Undergoing Hip Surgeries

Comparison Between the Ultrasound Guided Pericapsular Nerve Group Block and Erector Spinae Plane Block on Motor Power Postoperative in Elderly Patients Undergoing Total Hip Replacement Surgeries; A Randomized Controlled Trial

To our knowledge, the comparison between the ultrasound-guided lumbar erector spinae plane block and the pericapsular nerve group block has not been investigated before in previous literature.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Both genders Type of surgery; unilateral elective total hip replacement. Physical status ASA I, II Age more than or equal 65 Years. Body mass index (BMI): > 20 kg/m2 and < 35 kg/m2.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient refusal. Patients with known sensitivity or contraindication to drugs used in the study (local anesthetics & opioids).

History of psychological disorders and/or chronic pain. Pre- existing peripheral neuropathies Coagulopathy. Infection of the skin at the site of needle puncture area.