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Pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block: what have we learned in the last 5 years?
  1. Laura Girón-Arango and
  2. Philip Peng
  1. Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto Western Hospital, Univeristy of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  1. Correspondence to Dr Philip Peng, Anesthesia, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8, Canada; philip.peng{at}uhn.ca

Abstract

This educational article discusses the current understanding of the pericaspular nerve group block (PENG) of the hip regarding its mechanism of action and spread patterns, as well as plausible explanations for postblock quadriceps weakness. Finally, we will discuss the recent evidence of PENG block as an analgesic block in hip fractures and in different hip surgeries.

  • REGIONAL ANESTHESIA
  • Lower Extremity
  • Ultrasonography

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https://doi.org/10.1136/rapm-2024-105427

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    • X @lgiron86, @DrPhilipPeng

    • Contributors LG-A developed the first version of the manuscript, edited the manuscript, developed the images with the illustrator and accepted the final version. PP conceptualized the article, reviewed and edited the manuscript, developed the images with the illustrator and accepted the final version.

    • Funding The authors have not declared a specific grant for this research from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.

    • Competing interests PP received equipment support from Sonosite Fujifilm Canada.

    • Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.