PENG block in elderly patients with hip fracture: less is more? A prospective observational monocentric study

PENG block in elderly patients with hip fracture: less is more? A prospective observational monocentric study

Abstract Background Proximal femur fractures in the elderly are a common and serious condition with high morbidity and mortality. Effective postoperative pain control reduces complications, hospital stay, and opioid use. The PEricapsular Nerve Group (PENG) block is a regional anesthesia technique of...

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Main Authors: Valerio Donatiello, Aniello Alfieri, Maria Civita Mazza, Pietro Buonavolontà, Antonio Scalvenzi, Elena Prisco, Vincenzo Maffei, Cono Alberto Lanza, Francesco Coppolino, Maria Caterina Pace, Pasquale Sansone, Maria Beatrice Passavanti
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Journal of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Critical Care
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PENG block; Hip fracture analgesia; Ropivacaine concentration
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s44158-025-00265-8
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