Hip Blocks
Hip Blocks
fascia iliaca blocks
The Fascia Iliaca block (hip block) is a simple procedure done at the patient’s bedside by the physician or advanced practitioner. It is a small tunneled catheter which provides continuous local anesthesia to the site to reduce pain, the need for narcotics and increases mobility.
This pain block can stay in for several days, even postoperatively in some cases. Our team has found this procedure provides immediate pain relief and reduces the complications associated with opiates such as confusion, constipation and respiratory depression.
anatomy of hip nerves
cross-section of site of infection which provides pain reliefabout the procedure
Procedures takes 5-10 minutes
Done in patient bed, thereby minimizing any movement of patient and avoiding pain
Adjustable to maximize pain relief
Can remain in during surgery and the postoperative period
Removed without discomfort at bedside
Bertha
a G60 hip block patient
I fancy myself a frustrated director. I still enjoy redecorating which is what I was doing when I fell down and broke my hip.
I missed my footing and fell down on the tile floor and broke my hip. The paramedics came and took me to John C. Lincoln Hospital. They decided to replace the whole hip. At the time it had been 12 hours since the accident.
They gave me an injection which helped me tolerate the pain which was unbearable. The injection was not painful at all. It was over before I knew it and I did not feel a thing. After that I felt a whole lot of relief as far as the pain was concerned. I was able to move and site up.
It was a life saver for me.
The care I received overall was impressive. Everybody was very efficient, compassionate and caring.
I was very fortunate there was a team of experts there looking out for my best interests.