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Pericapsular Nerve Group Block for Prosthetic Hip Reduction in the Emergency Department: Case Report.
Rebecca Thomas1, Matthew Carr1, Janae Fry1
1HCA Orange Park Hospital, Emergency Department, Orange Park, Florida.
The pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block offers a motor-sparing approach for hip dislocation reduction. This regional anesthesia technique is safe and effective for prosthetic hip dislocations in the emergency department.
Area of Science:
- Regional Anesthesia
- Emergency Medicine
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- The pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block is a unique regional anesthetic technique.
- It spares motor function and targets nerves of the anterior hip capsule.
- Regional anesthesia offers advantages over procedural sedation for hip dislocation reduction.
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