Transmuscular Quadratus Lumborum Block Plus Pericapsular Injection vs Pericapsular Injection

Summary

The purpose of this research study is to compare two different treatment options on their effectiveness to reduce post-operative pain, narcotic (opioid pain medication) usage and recovery time in patients undergoing primary hip arthroscopy surgery. The first treatment option is a Transmuscular Quadratus Lumborum (TQL) block plus hip incision site (Pericapsular) Injection. The TQL block is an ultrasound guided injection between the quadratus lumborum and the psoas muscles in the back. The anesthesiologist will perform the TQL block The second treatment option is only a hip incision site (Pericapsular) Injection. In this group, the surgeon will inject local anesthetic into the incision or hip portal sites to decrease sensation.

Timeline

Start

2020-08-01

Primary completion

2022-02-17

Completion

2022-02-23

Drugs

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