Pericapsular Nerve Block as Analgesic Method for Patients with Hip Fracture

Abstract

Today we are facing the time of the opioid crisis, in which pain management, in the different areas of study, has become more and more complicated for health personnel. Patients with hip fracture, who among their main population at risk are the elderly, require greater safety and greater pain control time. New analgesic techniques have been under development, including a recent one by which the nerves of the pericapsular group or PENG block are blocked, specifically of the anterior capsule of the hip joint, mainly sensitive nerves with little motor involvement. This technique varies slightly in its method of performance and in the anesthetic used according to current reviews. Because it is novel, the largest amount of information found in the literature comes from reports and case reports or letters to the editor, therefore, it is not yet possible to extrapolate the results to a general population, but knowledge of these studies will allow progress in the comprehensive management of these patients.