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Nuts and Bolts of Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Pain After Hip Fracture for Everyday Anesthetist.

Amjad ManiarJoselo MacachorWan-Ling Alyssa ChiewChandra M KumarFarnad ImaniFaranak Rokhtabnak
Published in: Anesthesiology and pain medicine (2021)
A range of peripheral nerve blocks is available to treat hip fracture pain, leaving clinicians confused on choice. No single block appears to be outstanding. The article described the relevant anatomy, technical approach, risk associated, and practicability to facilitate a better understanding of the various approaches available. The clinician should be able to make an informed decision based on local requirements and logistics.
Keyphrases
  • peripheral nerve
  • hip fracture
  • chronic pain
  • pain management
  • neuropathic pain
  • decision making
  • palliative care