Comparing Quadro-Iliac Plane Block and Erector Spinae Plane Block for Pain Relief After Total Hip Replacement Surgery

What this Trial Is About

This research investigates pain relief methods after total hip arthroplasty, a common surgery in older adults to relieve hip pain and improve joint function. It compares two types of nerve blocks, Quadro-iliac Plane Block and Erector Spinae Plane Block, to assess their effectiveness for postoperative pain management and reduce opioid-related side effects. Participants will receive either the Quadro-iliac plane block or the erector spinae plane block on the same side as the surgery. Both blocks use 20ml of bupivacaine 0.25%. The study randomly assigns patients to one of these two groups to compare their analgesic effects following the hip replacement surgery. During the 24 hours after surgery, researchers will monitor how long it takes before patients need additional pain medication, their total morphine use, pain levels, recovery quality, and any adverse events. Participants will be carefully observed for these outcomes to better understand which nerve block may provide better pain relief. The study is expected to complete by November 2026.

Analgesic Efficacy of Quadro-Iliac Plane Block Versus Erector Spinae Plane in Total Hip Arthroplasty