Comparison of Analgesic Efficacy of Quadratus Lumborum Type 3 and Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block in Total Hip Arthroplasty Surgery

Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Compartment block was performed with a linear probe placed over the inguinal ligament using a portable ultrasound device. After visualization of the femoral nerve, 30 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine was injected into the fascia iliaca overlying the iliopsoas muscle using an appropriate needle.

Quadratus Lumborum Type 3 block was performed using a portable ultrasound device with a linear probe placed between the costal margin and the iliac crest on the lateral abdominal wall. 30 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine was injected between the quadratus lumborum and psoas muscles using an appropriate needle.