The efficacy of thoracolumbar interfascial plane block for lumbar spinal surgeries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The intent of this meta-analysis was to examine the efficacy of thoracolumbar interfascial plane block (TLIP) for pain control after lumbar spinal surgery.

Methods

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published on PubMed, CENTRAL, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science databases up to February 10, 2023, comparing TLIP with no or sham block or wound infiltration for lumbar spinal surgeries were included. Pain scores, total analgesic consumption, and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) were analyzed.

Results

Seventeen RCTs were eligible. Comparing TLIP with no block or sham block, the meta-analysis showed a significant decrease of pain scores at rest and movement at 2 h, 8 h, 12 h, and 24 h. Pooled analysis of four studies showed a significant difference in p

SUBMITTER: Long G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10127357 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature