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Palliatieve pijnbehandeling bij proximale femurfractuur

Translated title of the contribution: Palliative pain treatment of proximal femur fracture: Results of intrathecal phenol administration in frail older patients

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Abstract

This case series describes the clinical outcomes of intrathecal phenol (SPING block) as palliative, non-operative treatment of proximal femur fracture (PFF) in frail older patients with comorbidities and pre-morbid limited mobility. The goal of treatment is to provide adequate pain relief. Ten patients (mean age 89.9, SD 6.4 years) were treated with SPING block. Mean pain score (using NRS) decreased from 5.7 at admission to 1.0 within 4-8 hours after treatment, and 0.5 at discharge; without additional analgesics and irrespective of the type of fracture. Mean hospital stay was 1.9 (SD 0.9) days. Only 2 patients experienced side effects after treatment, i.e. temporary hypotensia and fever. Based on this case series, SPING block could be a promising palliative pain treatment in frail older patients with PFF. Further research is necessary to determine the effects of this treatment on quality of life and cost-effectiveness in this increasing group of patients.
Translated title of the contributionPalliative pain treatment of proximal femur fracture: Results of intrathecal phenol administration in frail older patients
Original languageDutch
Pages (from-to)40-44
Number of pages5
JournalNederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde
Volume168
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jan 2024

Keywords

  • Humans
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Phenol/therapeutic use
  • Palliative Care
  • Proximal Femoral Fractures
  • Frail Elderly
  • Quality of Life
  • Phenols
  • Pain/drug therapy etiology

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