The Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) Block Provides Improved Analgesia Compared to the Femoral Nerve Block in Neck of Femur Surgery: A Single-Centre Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial

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In this presentation, Brigid Brown, an anesthesiologist at Flinders Medical Center in Adelaide, Australia, discusses the findings of a randomized controlled trial evaluating a new regional anesthesia technique, the pericapsular nerve group block (PENG block), for pain management in patients undergoing surgical repair for neck of femur fractures. With Flinders Medical Center admitting approximately 400 hip fractures annually, this trial aims to compare the efficacy of the PENG block against the standard femoral nerve block used in hip fracture surgeries. The PENG block, which targets sensory nerve branches without affecting motor function, promises better pain relief and rehabilitation outcomes, potentially leading to a lower falls risk during recovery.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-220947

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