Erector Spinae Plane Block For Lumbar Disc Hernia Repair

The Effect Of Erector Spinae Plane Block On Postoperative Pain Management In Lumbar Disc Hernia Repair Operation

Pain management after lomber disc hernia repair surgery is a challenging issue for anesthetists. Erector Spinae plane block is a novel analgesic technique which could be used for this purpose. Primary aim of this double blinded randomized controlled study is to compare the analgesic efficacy of this new block technique with control group in this group of patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA I-II
• Age 18-65 years
• Undergoing elective lomber disc hernia

Exclusion Criteria:

• obesity
• ASA III - IV
• infection of the skin at the site of needle puncture area
• patients with known allergies to any of the study drugs
• coagulopathy