Narrative review: erector spinae block in spine surgery.

ABSTRACT: Lumbar spine surgery is an ever-increasing procedure with multiple analgesia techniques utilized for postoperative pain control. More recently, erector spinae plane (ESP) blocks have been used to limit the use of opioids after surgery. The authors aimed to review the current literature on ESP blocks and its potential use in the outpatient setting. Several randomized controlled trials were evaluated that compared erector spinae block to traditional anesthesia where the primary outcome of postoperative opioid use was assessed. Randomized control trials comparative studies were also evaluated to assess erector spinae block effect on outpatient procedures. Secondary outcomes include, postoperative pain, patient satisfaction, patient length of stay, and post-operative complications. Erector spi

SUBMITTER: Sachdev D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10772661 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature