N/A
Completed N=116
Compare Epidural vs. Lumbar Plexus Analgesia After Hip Arthroplasty
Arthropathy of Hip
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02493621 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
116
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2019
Primary outcomePrimary: Opiate Consumption — 64.8; 81.3 Opiate Consumption (IV MME)
Summary
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.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Opiate Consumption |
64.8; 81.3 | — |
| SECONDARY Time of First Ambulation |
24.6; 31.7 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- 18 years and older
- Diagnosis of:
- Primary THA, (identified by CPT code 27130)
- 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
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02493621). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.