BOPDHB Patient Resources Fractured Neck of Femur Patient Handbook- May 2015 | Page 23

Local anaesthetic is injected in and around the joint by the surgeon
at the time your new joint is going is being replaced. It is typically
combined with spinal or general anaesthesia.

In hospital

Surgical infiltration

Advantages
Provides good pain relief immediately following surgery. Reduces
the need for strong painkiller injections like morphine and therefore
reduces side effects like nausea and vomiting. It also allows early
mobilisation and