Erector spinae plane block for pain control after hip surgeries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Published in: Scottish medical journal (2023)

Scarce evidence shows that ESPB may not provide adequate pain control after hip surgeries. No difference in 24-h pain scores and total opioid consumption was noted between ESPB and placebo. Further RCTs shall strengthen available evidence.

Keyphrases

pain management
chronic pain
neuropathic pain
ultrasound guided
spinal cord injury
postoperative pain