ACE Report Cover
Does Erector Spinae Plane Block Reduce Analgesia Needs Post Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilization?
Language
Download
Cite
+ Favorites
Language
Download
Cite
+ Favorites
AceReport Image
SPINE
Does Erector Spinae Plane Block Reduce Analgesia Needs Post Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilization ?

Does Erector Spinae Plane Block Decrease Analgesia Requirements After Minimal-Invasive Posterior Transpedicular Stabilization in Patients With Vertebral Body Fracture? A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Study.

Global Spine J. 2024 Jul;14(6):1786-1792.

Sixty adult patients with thoracic or lumbar vertebral body fractures undergoing minimally invasive posterior stabilization were randomized to receive either an erector spinae plane (ESP) block with levobupivacaine (n=28) or a placebo saline injection (n=28). The primary outcomes were opioid consumption and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain scores over 48 hours postoperatively. Secondary outcomes included perioperative blood loss, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Patient Reported Outcome Spine Trauma (PROST), and wound complications, assessed up to four weeks post-surgery. Overall, the results revealed significantly lower morphine use during the immediate postoperative period in the ESP group, lower average VAS scores during the first 24 hours, and improved PROST scores on days 2 and 28. No significant differences were seen in ODI, total 48-hour morphine use, or wound complications. These findings suggest that ESP block is effective in reducing early postoperative opioid requirements and improving short-term outcomes.

Unlock the Full ACE Report

You have access to 4 more FREE articles this month.
Click below to unlock and view this ACE Reports
Unlock Now

Critical appraisals of the latest, high-impact randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews in orthopaedics

Access to OrthoEvidence podcast content, including collaborations with the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, interviews with internationally recognized surgeons, and roundtable discussions on orthopaedic news and topics

Subscription to The Pulse, a twice-weekly evidence-based newsletter designed to help you make better clinical decisions

Exclusive access to original content articles, including in-house systematic reviews, and articles on health research methods and hot orthopaedic topics

Or upgrade today and gain access to all OrthoEvidence
content for as little as $1.99 per week.
0 of 4 monthly FREE articles unlocked
You've reached your limit of 4 free articles views this month

Access to OrthoEvidence for as little as $1.99 per week.

Stay connected with latest evidence. Cancel at any time.
  • Critical appraisals of the latest, high-impact randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews in orthopaedics
  • Access to OrthoEvidence podcast content, including collaborations with the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, interviews with internationally recognized surgeons, and roundtable discussions on orthopaedic news and topics
  • Subscription to The Pulse, a twice-weekly evidence-based newsletter designed to help you make better clinical decisions
Upgrade
Welcome Back!
Forgot Password?
Start your FREE trial today!

Account will be affiliated with


OR
Forgot Password?

OR
Please check your email

If an account exists with the provided email address, a password reset email will be sent to you. If you don't see an email, please check your spam or junk folder.

For further assistance, contact our support team.

Translate ACE Report

OrthoEvidence utilizes a third-party translation service to make content accessible in multiple languages. Please note that while every effort is made to ensure accuracy, translations may not always be perfect.

Cite this ACE Report

OrthoEvidence. Does Erector Spinae Plane Block Reduce Analgesia Needs Post Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilization?. ACE Report. 2025;307(4):2. Available from: https://myorthoevidence.com/AceReport/Show/does-erector-spinae-plane-block-reduce-analgesia-needs-post-minimally-invasive-spinal-stabilization

Copy Citation
Please login to enable this feature

To access this feature, you must be logged into an active OrthoEvidence account. Please log in or create a FREE trial account.

Premium Member Feature

To access this feature, you must be logged into a premium OrthoEvidence account.

Share this ACE Report