This study will consist of patients 18 years and older who are undergoing elective hip replacement with planned same day discharge. The patients will be randomized to receive a PENG+LFC or QL block prior to undergoing the surgery to help with postoperative pain control. The primary goal will be assessing postoperative opioid use during the first 72 hours after surgery. Secondary outcomes will include postoperative pain scores from, 0-72 hours. Additional outcomes consist of time to first ambulation, functional and mobility outcomes, PACU duration, patient satisfaction and opioid related side effects.
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Postoperative Cumulative Opioid Consumption
Timeframe: 0-72 hours postoperatively