FUJIFILM Sonosite Edge II was recently used in a study to compare whether adding dexmedetomidine to bupivacaine in the pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block resulted in prolonged duration of analgesia with ease of positioning for spinal anesthesia in proximal femur fractures without adverse effects. Hip fractures are emerging as a major global health problem, with an estimated 1.6 million cases occurring worldwide annually. Proximal femur fractures include fractures involving the neck of femur, pertrochanteric and subtrochanteric regions. These fractures are associated with delayed postoperative mobilization, which results in increased complications, prolonged hospital stays, and higher morbidity. Regional anesthesia techniques have revolutionized the perioperative management of proximal femur fracture surgeries by providing opioid-sparing analgesia and facilitating early mobilization
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