QL vs PENG for Analgesia After Hip Arthroplasty

This study will consist of patients 18 years and older who are undergoing elective hip replacement with planned same day discharge. The patients will be randomized to receive a PENG+LFC or QL block prior to undergoing the surgery to help with postoperative pain control. The primary goal will be assessing postoperative opioid use during the first 72 hours after surgery. Secondary outcomes will include postoperative pain scores from, 0-72 hours. Additional outcomes consist of time to first ambulation, functional and mobility outcomes, PACU duration, patient satisfaction and opioid related side effects.

Inclusion Criteria:age greater than or equal to 18 years of ageundergoing elective hip arthroplasty with planned same day dischargeExclusion Criteria:local anesthetic allergysubjects with a weight less than 40kgsubjects that are unable or choose not to give informed consentKnown preoperative substance abuse