Evidence-Based Regional Anesthesia Does the PENG Block Actually Work for Ambulatory Hip Arthroscopy? The ultrasound-guided Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) block has surged in popularity as a motor-sparing technique for hip surgeries[cite: 4]. But does it truly deliver on its promises when routinely applied to outpatient hip arthroscopy? Let's dive into the concrete findings of a recent randomized controlled trial[cite: 6]. 🎬 Watch our rapid 2-minute video brief summarizing the clinical data, trial setup, and ultimate conclusions regarding preoperative PENG blocks. The Randomized Controlled Trial Setup In a rigorous double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial conducted by Tan, Girón-Arango, Brull, and colleagues, researchers set out to determine if preoperative PENG blocks translate into tangible clinical recovery advantages[cite: 6, 26]. The trial evaluated 94 total pati...