Erector spinae plane block for chronic low back pain analgesia: A case series

Morais, Inês; Martins, Ana

doi:10.1016/j.redare.2021.07.001

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“…14,15 Furthermore, few recent studies have demonstrated its efficacy in patients with chronic LBP. 16,17 However, there is no case-controlled study about the effectiveness of ESP block in chronic LBP in the present literature. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of US-guided ESP block and compare with the conventional physical therapy in chronic LBP.…”

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confidence: 83%

“…In the study, which included 96 patients, there was a reduction in pain and impairment, particularly in the first month 16 . Additionally, in a case series of ten patients, it was demonstrated that ESP block administration provided pain relief in the short and medium term in chronic LBP 17 . To the best of our knowledge, there is no prospective research in the current literature that compares ESP block to conventional physical therapy in chronic LBP.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…16 Additionally, in a case series of ten patients, it was demonstrated that ESP block administration provided pain relief in the short and medium term in chronic LBP. 17 To the best of our knowledge, there is no prospective research in the current literature that compares ESP block to conventional physical therapy in chronic LBP. In the present study, both treatment techniques provided similar improvements in clinical outcome 3 months after treatment.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…It has been demonstrated that ultrasound‐guided ESP block provides effective postoperative analgesia, especially in patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery; thus, it is frequently suggested for postoperative analgesia 14,15 . Furthermore, few recent studies have demonstrated its efficacy in patients with chronic LBP 16,17 . However, there is no case‐controlled study about the effectiveness of ESP block in chronic LBP in the present literature.…”

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confidence: 85%

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Ultrasound‐guided erector spinae plane block in patients with chronic lumbar facet joint pain: A prospective case‐controlled study

Ata,

Kesikburun,

Karamehmetoğlu

et al. 2024

Pain Practice

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PurposeThe aim was to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound‐guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block and compare with the conventional physical therapy in chronic low back pain (LBP).Materials and MethodsThis prospective case‐controlled study included patients with chronic LBP. Their clinical and demographic data were obtained, and they were divided into two groups for conventional physical therapy and ESP blocks. Prior to treatment, on the first day, the second week, and the third month, the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and visual analog scale (VAS) pain score were evaluated.ResultsThe study included 43 patients, 21 in the ESP block group and 22 in the conventional physical therapy group. The VAS in movement was higher in the ESP block group at baseline (p = 0.047). On the first day after the treatments, the ESP block group showed lower resting (p < 0.001) and movement (p = 0.001) VAS values than the conventional physical therapy group. At the end of 3 months, both groups had improved VAS and ODI scores (all p < 0.001).ConclusionUS‐guided ESP block might be considered a successful, safe, and technically simple alternative treatment in patients with chronic LBP to control pain and reduce the cost of physical therapy and lost workdays.

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confidence: 83%

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confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 85%

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Ultrasound‐guided erector spinae plane block in patients with chronic lumbar facet joint pain: A prospective case‐controlled study

Ata,

Kesikburun,

Karamehmetoğlu

et al. 2024

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Ultrasound-guided fascial plane blocks in chronic pain: a narrative review

Marrone,

Pullano,

De Cassai

et al. 2024

J Anesth Analg Crit Care

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Background Recent studies have unveiled the intricate and distinctive nature of fascia, no longer regarding it solely as a muscle container. Recent research highlights its complex innervation and structure, signifying its significance in chronic pain pathways. Methods We conducted a systematic literature search (updated on February 2024) to evaluate the role of fascial plane blocks in chronic pain treatment. All article types (randomized clinical trials, prospective and retrospective observational studies along with case reports and case series) were deemed eligible for inclusion if they referenced “fascial plane blocks” for the control of chronic pain conditions (persistent post-surgical, neuropathic, musculoskeletal-myofascial and cancer-related) and were published between 2010 and February 2024. Results The search revealed an increasing evidence in the literature for the implementation of fascial blocks in chronic pain management, although still heavily limited to case reports or series. Conclusion With the integration of ultrasound technology and a deeper understanding of their mechanisms of action, the fascial plane blocks continue to broaden their application also in chronic pain management, as a part of a multimodal strategy or as an alternative to conventional drugs or opioids.

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Erector spinae plane block for chronic low back pain analgesia: A case series

Cited by 2 publications

References 12 publications

Ultrasound‐guided erector spinae plane block in patients with chronic lumbar facet joint pain: A prospective case‐controlled study

Ultrasound‐guided erector spinae plane block in patients with chronic lumbar facet joint pain: A prospective case‐controlled study

Ultrasound-guided fascial plane blocks in chronic pain: a narrative review

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