Compare Epidural vs. Lumbar Plexus Analgesia After Hip Arthroplasty
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Orthopedic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Orthopedics / Podiatry |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 3/24/2019 |
| Start Date: | December 2014 |
| End Date: | July 2015 |
Compare Effectiveness of Epidural vs. Lumbar Plexus Blocks in Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) Patients Using Multimodal Pain Control
The goal of this retrospective chart review is to evaluate if the implementation of lumbar
plexus block placement for postoperative pain have improved conditions in the postoperative
period for patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty when compared to the placement of
epidurals for postoperative pain management.
plexus block placement for postoperative pain have improved conditions in the postoperative
period for patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty when compared to the placement of
epidurals for postoperative pain management.
Primary outcome: 48 hour opiate consumption in patients following THA. ' Secondary outcome:
Time to first ambulation, assistance needed with ambulation, opiate and regional related side
effects, time to discharge orders.
Time to first ambulation, assistance needed with ambulation, opiate and regional related side
effects, time to discharge orders.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18 years and older
- Diagnosis of:
1. Primary THA, (identified by CPT code 27130)
2. Either a) Epidural (CPT code 62319) or b) Lumbar plexus peripheral nerve block
(CPT 62311 or 64449)
- Perioperative multimodal medication
- Hospitalized from July 1, 2012 to December 17, 2014.
Exclusion Criteria:
- THA Revision
- ICU admission postoperatively
- History of dementia
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