Erector spinae plane block level does not impact analgesic efficacy in enhanced recovery for lumbar spine surgery.

Jing-Yang LiouHsin-Yi WangYu-Cheng YaoPo-Hsin ChouChun-Sung SungWei-Nung TengFu-Wei SuMei-Yung TsouChien-Kun TingChun-Liang Lo

Published in: The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society (2024)

ESPBs can be effectively administered at or near the mid-surgical level to the low thoracic region for lumbar spine surgeries. Given challenges with sonovisualization, a lumbar ESPB may be preferred to minimize the risk of inadvertent pleural injury.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
minimally invasive
pain management
spinal cord
neuropathic pain
chronic pain