Effect of Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Blocks After Lumbar Fusion Surgery

The patient population that received the erector spinae block had significantly lower pain scores on days 1-3 postsurgery, showing that the spine block is effective in helping patients recover from spinal surgery quicker and with less persisting pain. In addition, the number of patients who filled their first opioid prescription was approaching significance, with the ESP block group filling those prescriptions less frequently. ESP blocks appear to be efficacious at reducing pain and opioid consumption in the immediate postoperative period. No additional complications or readmissions were apparent between subgroups.