Thoracolumbar Interfascial Plane Block Versus Bilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block In Lumbar Laminectomy

Ultrasound Guided Thoracolumbar Interfascial Plane Block Versus Bilateral Ultrasound Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block for Post-Operative Pain Management In Lumbar Laminectomy

The aim of this prospective randomized trial is to compare the efficacy ultrasound guided thoracolumbar interfascial plane block versus bilateral ultrasound guided erector spinae plane block for post-operative pain management after lumbar laminectomy

Inclusion Criteria:

• Seventy cases with herniated lumbar disc scheduled for lumbar single-level or multiple-level lumbar discectomy with American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status (ASA) I or II aged between 21 and 60 years of both genders.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Body mass index >32
2. History of relevant allergy to any of the drugs used in the procedure
3. Previous lumbar spine surgery or back surgery with planed spinal fixation