Deep Iliacus Plane Block Versus Transmuscular Quadratus Lumborum Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Total Hip Arthroplasty

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most commonly performed orthopedic proceduresfor the treatment of end‐stage hip disorders. It is indicated for conditions such asosteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, and femoral neck fractures.The quadratus lumborum block (QLB) is an ultrasound‐guided fascial plane block that hasbeen increasingly used for analgesia in hip surgery.The deep iliacus plane block (DIPB) is a recently introduced regional anesthesiatechnique specifically developed for hip analgesia. The block is performed by depositinglocal anesthetic in the deep fascial plane between the iliacus muscle and the iliac bone.