Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block in posterior lumbar surgery (Review)

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Abstract

The erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is a novel fascial planar block technique, which is used to reduce postoperative pain in several surgical procedures, including breast, thoracic, spine and hip surgery. Due to its recognizable anatomy and low complication rate, the application of ESPB has been significantly increased. However, it is rarely used in clinical practice for postoperative analgesia after posterior lumbar spine surgery, while the choice of adjuvant drugs, block levels and drug doses remain controversial. Based on the current literature review, ropivacaine and dexmedetomidine could be considered as the best available drug combination. The present review aimed to analyze the currently available clinical evidence and summarize the benefits and challenges of ESPB in spinal surgery, thus providing novel insights into the application of ESPB in the postoperative management of posterior lumbar surgery.

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Deng, K., Huang, K., & Wu, G. F. (2024). Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block in posterior lumbar surgery (Review). Biomedical Reports. Spandidos Publications. https://doi.org/10.3892/br.2024.1783

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