HIP SURGERY

This study tested whether giving acupuncture during hip replacement surgery can help patients use fewer opioids and recover faster. 484 adults having a total hip replacement were split into two groups: one received ear acupuncture with mild electrical stimulation while sedated, a…

This study looked at 82 adults who had hip surgery and received a nerve block (PENG block) for pain. One group got the pain medicine as a manual injection every 4 hours, while the other got it through a pump continuously. Researchers compared pain levels, opioid use, and recovery…

This study looked at whether adding a deep gluteal nerve block to a standard hip block can improve pain relief and reduce the need for strong painkillers after hip fracture surgery. 68 adults having hip surgery under spinal anesthesia took part. Researchers measured pain scores a…

This study tested a nerve block (lumbar erector spinae plane block) against standard spinal anesthesia for hip and upper thigh surgery in 66 adults. The goal was to see which method provides better pain control and fewer side effects. Results may help doctors choose a safer optio…

This study looked at how much local anesthetic to use in a nerve block (called PENG block) to control pain after hip replacement surgery. 50 adults having hip surgery received different volumes of the block. The goal was to find the best dose to reduce pain, lower the need for pa…

This study looked at 70 older adults (over 65) having hip surgery to compare two types of spinal anesthesia. The goal was to see which one causes fewer drops in blood pressure, a common problem in elderly patients. Researchers measured blood pressure changes and how well the anes…