Research Article

Quadratus Lumborum Block versus Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block for Acetabular Fracture Surgery by Stoppa Method: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Noninferiority Trial

Table 4

Comparison of VAS score between two blocks.

FICB (N = 22)QLB (N = 24) value

Baseline VAS score (before blocks)5.35 ± 0.935.75 ± 0.440.117
VAS score in recovery3.27 ± 1.453.42 ± 2.180.80
Spinal anesthesia positioning VAS score3.27 ± 1.243.25 ± 0.440.94
Postsurgery VAS score (6 h)4.08 ± 1.583.82 ± 1.430.56
Postsurgery VAS score (12 h)3.91 ± 1.483.17 ± 1.550.10
Postsurgery VAS score (24 h)3.45 ± 1.333 ± 1.320.25

Information is displayed as mean ± standard deviation. FICB, fascia iliaca block; QLB, quadratus lumborum block; VAS, visual analog scale.