The efficacy of fascia iliaca compartment block for pain control after total hip arthroplasty: a meta-analysis

Abstract Purpose Fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) provides an analgesic option for total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients. The evidence supporting FICB is still not well established. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to assess FICB for pain control in THA patients. Methods PubMed, Embase, C...

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Main Authors: Xiao-yan Zhang, Jian-bao Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-1053-1