This study evaluates the effect of fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) in the management of acute post -surgical pain in hip fracture patients and in the appearance of chronic post -surgical hip pain, by means of von Korff Graded Chronic Pain Scale -modified for hip pain in Greek. Half of the patients will not receive fascia iliaca compartment block.
Inclusion Criteria: * ASA I-III (American Society of Anesthesiologists classification) * intertrochanteric fractures * fractures of femoral neck Exclusion Criteria: * existing pain in hip Joint to be operated * cognitive or mental disorder * administration of analgesic drugs prior surgery * contraindications of spinal anesthesia * refusal to participate in the study