PENG vs QL Block: What’s Better After Hip Replacement?
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This episode discusses a trial comparing PENG and QL blocks for pain management after hip replacement surgery.
In this episode, we discuss a 2026 randomized trial comparing the PENG block and lateral quadratus lumborum block for total hip arthroplasty. Both techniques preserve mobility and perform well in the PACU, but differences emerge after discharge. We explore which block provides better pain control, reduces opioid use, and what this means for real-world recovery. Read more about this topic on NYSORA.com . =========================================== Where else to find us: Web - LINK Instagram - LINK LinkedIn - LINK Facebook - LINK Twitter - LINK TikTok - LINK --------------------------------------------------------- #nysora #regionalanesthesia #anesthesia Disclaimer: Medicine is an ever-changing science. As new research and clinical experience broaden, changes in treatment and drug therapy are required. The authors and publishers have checked with sources believed to be reliable in efforts to provide accurate information within the available or accepted standards of care. However, given the possibility of human error or…
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