Anthony Albers
Scientific Series: August 28, 2024
Pain Control Following Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Study Comparing Spinal Anesthesia Adjuncts vs. Fascia Iliaca Block vs. Pericapsular Nerve Group Block vs. Local Anesthetic Infiltration
This presentation will cover the following:
Background and Introduction: pain management with use of nerve blocks post hip replacement.
Study Methods and Design: four arm randomized control study.
Results: local anesthetic infiltration leads to higher patient satisfaction, lower perceived pain and lower opiate consumption.
Implications for Patient Care and Treatment: the surgical team should prioritize the use of local anesthetic infiltration over the use of Fascia Iliaca or PENG blocks in order to improve post-operative pain control and reduce costs.
At the end of this presentation, participants will:
Understand the levels of satisfaction with pain control after hip replacement.
Determine the efficacy of three nerve blocks (LAI vs. FIB vs. PENG block) vs. no adjunct (spinal anesthesia only) in post-operative pain control in patients who undergo an elective, inpatient primary hip replacement.
Learn about opioid consumption for pain management after surgery.
Dr. Anthony Albers completed his medical school and orthopaedic residency training at McGill University, followed by subspecialty training in adult hip and knee reconstruction at the University of British Columbia. He holds a position of Associate Professor of Surgery at McGill University and is actively involved in teaching medical students, residents and fellows. He is also the current Director of Orthopaedic Research at St. Mary's Hospital. Dr. Albers has received numerous teaching awards, including the McGill Division of Orthopaedic Surgery Educator of the Year for 2018; the Harvey H. Sigman Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award in 2020; and the Robert Turcotte award in 2022. His clinical focus includes all facets of hip and knee arthroplasty, of which he performs 350+ per year, including partial knee replacements and complex revision surgeries. He strives to deliver optimized care in a bilingual environment, leading his patients to the best possible functional outcomes.