Fascia Iliaca Block

Overview

This is a way to stop pain during and after surgery on your hip or knee. It turns off pain signals for hours. With this block, you'll need less pain medication as you heal. Here are two ways to medicate the nerve in your hip area.

Needle block

One way to do the block is with a needle. The needle is carefully guided to your femoral nerve. Anesthetic is then injected to numb the nerves in the area.

Catheter block

If you need longer lasting pain relief, the doctor uses a different technique. Instead of a needle, a soft tube we call a "catheter" is placed by your nerve. A pump sends numbing medicine through the catheter at regular times, day and night. This gives you continuous pain relief.

Conclusion

Talk to your doctor to learn more about this block and to find out if it's right for you.

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.