The aim is to provide effective preoperative analgesia in patients undergoing surgical procedures due to hip fractures by administering a pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block under ultrasound guidance. This approach seeks to increase patient satisfaction, reduce analgesic requirements, enable earlier discharge, and decrease morbidity and mortality.
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Preoperative Pain Scores and Opioid Consumption
Timeframe: 24 hours preoperatively