Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca (SIFI) Block Improves Analgesia Following Total Hip Arthroplasty

Summary

The purpose of this study is to learn if using a suprainguinal fascia iliaca (SIFI) injection technique (also called a "nerve block") that numbs the nerves going to the side and front of the upper leg will improve pain control after surgery. The SIFI technique uses a numbing solution (local anesthetics) that is injected next to nerves in the hip to reduce pain. This block may affect movement in the leg and make the legs weak. The amount of leg weakness is not known and assessment of this will be included in the study. Many institutions use the SIFI block for patients having total hip replacements, with the hope of providing good pain relief combined with improved mobility after surgery.

Timeline

Start

2017-08-01

Primary completion

2020-03-16

Completion

2020-03-17

Outcome

Outcome not reported

Stopped: “Study halted prematurely and will not resume; participants are no longer being examined or receiving any intervention.”

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