Continuous Pericapsular Nerve Group Block for Hip Surgery: A Case Series

Abstract

The pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block targets articular branches of the obturator, accessory obturator, and femoral nerves. This block has mostly been used to reduce pain caused by hip fractures. A catheter inserted in the plane between the iliopsoas muscle and iliopubic eminence can extend the analgesic duration. We describe the use of this block for successful pain relief of 10 patients with hip fracture (intertrochanteric, subtrochanteric, neck of femur) scheduled for surgery and continuing analgesia in the postoperative period with a catheter inserted in the musculofascial plane as described above.

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