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Aymen Zoubli1, Abdelaziz Ben Taher1, Nizar Fitouhi2

  • 1Tunis El Manar University, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, 1007, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Emergency department.

La Tunisie Medicale
|February 19, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Ultrasound-guided Fascia Iliaca Block (FIB) effectively reduced pain in hip and thigh trauma patients. This technique offers a safe alternative to opioids for emergency department pain management.

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Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Regional Anesthesia
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Hip and femoral shaft fractures cause severe pain, particularly in elderly patients vulnerable to opioids.
  • Ultrasound-guided locoregional analgesia (LRA) presents a promising alternative for pain management in these patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess pain reduction using ultrasound-guided Fascia Iliaca Block (FIB) in emergency department patients with hip or thigh trauma.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of FIB as a primary analgesic modality.

Main Methods:

  • An observational study included patients aged 16+ with isolated hip/thigh trauma.
  • Pain was measured using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) before and after FIB.
  • Primary endpoint was a significant pain reduction (ΔNRS ≥2); secondary endpoints included complications and rescue analgesia use.
Keywords:
EmergencyHip fractureNerve blockPainTraumaUltrasound

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Main Results:

  • Forty-two patients were included, with a mean age of 66 years.
  • Initial mean NRS was 9.12, decreasing to 5.6 at 30 minutes and 3.9 at 120 minutes post-FIB.
  • Eighty-five percent achieved significant pain reduction within 30 minutes; no adverse effects were reported.

Conclusions:

  • Ultrasound-guided FIB is a safe and effective analgesic technique for emergency physicians to perform in the ED.
  • FIB provides significant pain relief for hip and thigh trauma, reducing the need for systemic opioids.