Comparison of the Effectiveness of Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block for Preoperative Pain Relief in Patients With Intracapsular or Extracapsular Hip Fractures
There was no statistically significant difference in preoperative pain relief provided by FICB in patients with intracapsular or extracapsular hip fractures. The FICB had great value as a regional pain block at the emergency department for both types of frail hip fracture patients.
Authors
- Elke Stenvers
- Ingrid M. Nijholt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4820-7505)
- Rutger G. Zuurmond (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5090-8098)
- L Dijkerman
- Roelina Munnik-Hagewoud
- Bram P.A. Schop
Institutions
- University Medical Center Groningen (NL)
- Clinica Santa Maria (CL)
- Isala (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
- Published
- 2026-01-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/21514593251413152
- Primary Topic
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00