Intramuscular quadratus lumborum block for lumbar spine surgery
Author Information
Author(s): Yoshida Keisuke, Tanaka Shiori, Hasegawa Takayuki, Yakushiji Tatsumi, Inoue Satoki
Primary Institution: Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine
Hypothesis
Can intramuscular quadratus lumborum block (QLBi) provide effective pain management after lumbar spine surgery?
Conclusion
QLBi may be a good analgesic option after lumbar spine surgery, as it resulted in low pain scores and no complications in the reported case.
Supporting Evidence
- QLBi resulted in low pain scores of 0-1 postoperatively.
- The technique does not increase the risk of surgical site infection.
- QLBi is technically easier and safer to perform compared to anterior QLB.
Takeaway
Doctors used a special injection to help a patient feel less pain after back surgery, and it worked really well without causing any problems.
Methodology
Case report of a 65-year-old male patient who underwent L4/5 laminectomy and received QLBi for pain management.
Limitations
Only one case is reported, which limits the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
65-year-old male, 168 cm, 97 kg.
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