Observing the Effectiveness of the Quadro-Iliac Plane Block Compared to Other Anesthesia Methods in Hip Replacement Surgery

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to understand how different locoregional anesthesia techniques affect recovery and pain control after hip replacement surgery. It focuses especially on the Quadro-Iliac Plane QIP block, a newer method used during hip arthroplasty. The study compares QIP to other common anesthesia methods to see if it improves patients postoperative recovery and pain management. Participants undergoing hip replacement as part of their usual care will receive one of several anesthesia techniques chosen by their anesthesiologist, which may include QIP block, fascia iliaca block, PENG block, or others. All blocks are performed using ultrasound guidance and standard safety procedures. The study is observational, so no treatments are assigned by the researchers. The planned participation period covers the hospital stay and up to 7 days after surgery for safety monitoring. Patients will be assessed for quality of recovery 24 hours after surgery using the QoR-15 score. Additional measures include pain levels at rest and during movement up to 48 hours, total pain medication used, time to first pain medication request, time to first mobilization, and any complications or side effects from anesthesia. Safety monitoring includes checking for immediate and delayed anesthesia-related issues up to one week post-surgery. The study expects to enroll 40 to 80 patients over about 18 months.

The Quadro-Iliac Plane (QIP) Block in Hip Arthroplasty