Efficacy of pericapsular nerve group block for pain control and functional recovery after total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The objective of this study was to assess the benefits of the PENG block on pain control and functional recovery.

Methods

Randomized controlled trials in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were selected, and data were meta-analyzed using a random-effects model to estimate mean difference (MD) or standardized mean differences (SMD).

Results

Eleven trials involving 1,135 patients were included. The PENG block was associated with significantly lower total opioid consumption than sham/no block (MD: -25.23, 95% CI: -27.01 to -23.45, I 2 = 0%), as well as better functional recovery. The PENG block was noninferior to the suprainguinal fascia iliaca block regarding postoperative pain scores and functional recovery and had a significant reduction

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12326972 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature