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Chemical ablation of pericapsular nerve group with 95% ethanol for pain relief and quality of life in patients with hip osteoarthritis: a prospective, double-blinded, randomised, controlled trial.
British journal of anaesthesia·August 1, 2025·PMID 40480912
Why it mattersChronic hip osteoarthritis pain in older patients is often refractory to conservative care and carries risks from long-term opioids. This study provides high-level evidence for a minimally invasive, opioid-sparing nerve block that offers durable pain relief and functional improvement.
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