Investigating the Effect of Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) Block on Postoperative Pain After Peri-acetabular Osteotomy
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of PENG blockade on postoperative pain after either ropivacaine 5 mg/mL or saline (placebo) in patients undergoing PAO. The hypothesis of this study is that PENG block with ropivacaine reduces postoperative pain compared to placebo (saline).
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients ≥ 18 years old 2. Informed consent 3. Scheduled for periacetabular osteotomy under general anesthesia with intubation 4. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification I to III 5. Can read and understand Danish Exclusion Criteria: 1. Known allergy to ropivacaine 2. Daily use of opioids, gabapentin or tricyclic antidepressant (regardless of dose) within the last four weeks prior to surgery 3. Contraindications to Celocoxib, NSAIDs or paracetamol