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1St. Joseph's Medical Center/Dignity Health, Stockton, CA, USA.
Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
|April 18, 2022
Summary
Fluoroscopic-guided lumbar erector spinae plane block offers a new approach for managing lower back pain after spinal surgery. This technique provides an alternative to traditional methods for postoperative pain control in the lumbar region.
Area of Science:
- Pain Management
- Regional Anesthesia
- Surgical Procedures
Background:
- Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is typically guided by ultrasound.
- ESPB is commonly used for thoracic and abdominal postoperative pain.
- Fluoroscopic guidance is an alternative method for ESPB.
Observation:
- This study describes a novel application of ESPB.
- The block was performed under fluoroscopic guidance.
- The target area was the lumbar region for spinal surgery.
Findings:
- Successful implementation of a fluoroscopic-guided lumbar erector spinae plane block.
- Effective management of postoperative pain in lower back spinal surgery patients.
- Demonstrated feasibility of fluoroscopic guidance for lumbar ESPB.
Implications:
- Expands the utility of ESPB to lumbar spinal surgery.
- Offers a valuable alternative for postoperative pain management in this patient population.
- Highlights the versatility of fluoroscopic guidance in regional anesthesia techniques.
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