Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	102402
Country	Switzerland

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Ultrasound guided femoral nerve blocks as a compulsory pain protocol in femoral neck fractures
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Yuri Klassov
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Corresponding Author	Yuri Klassov, MD, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kantonsspital Baselland, Basel, Bruderholz 4101, Switzerland. yuriklassov@gmail.com
Key Words	Hip fracture; Femur fracture; Femoral nerve block; Ultrasound guided; Analgesia protocol
Core Tip	We found that ultrasound (US) guided femoral nerve block (FNB) is a safe and effective method to assist in pain management prior to surgery in hip fractures. This method is beneficial in decreasing the risk of morbidity in hip fracture patients as seen in lower rates of rehospitalizations and decreased mortality. We have learned that US guided FNB led to statistically significant lower pain levels prior to surgery compared with the group that received standard analgesia. We have learned that US guided FNB resulted in a statistically significant decrease in the risk of morbidity, specifically a decrease in rehospitalization and mortality 6 months post-surgery. In the future we need to continue to research this area regarding the issue of Being able to ascertain if delirium is decreased in patients undergoing US guided FNB for pain management and if patients had a reduced need for opioids.
Citation	Klassov Y. Ultrasound guided femoral nerve blocks as a compulsory pain protocol in femoral neck fractures. World J Orthop 2025; In press

Received	2024-10-16 08:56
Peer-Review Started	2024-10-16 08:56
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Return for Revision	2024-12-02 06:20
Revised	2025-04-23 08:27
Second Decision	2025-11-14 02:42
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-11-14 08:55
Articles in Press	2025-11-14 08:55
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