Language
English
Publication Date
1-1-2024
Journal
Orthopedic Reviews
DOI
10.52965/001c.124769
PMID
39624474
PMCID
PMC11610910
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
10-30-2024
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Abstract
Chronic low back pain is a prevalent and debilitating condition that often resists traditional management strategies such as physical therapy, pharmacotherapy, and interventional procedures. The erector spinae plane (ESP) block, a relatively new regional anesthesia technique, has shown promise in managing various types of pain, including chronic conditions. This case report details the use of the ESP block in a male patient in his late 60's with chronic low back pain unresponsive to conventional treatments, including acetaminophen, muscle relaxants, gabapentin, epidural steroid injections, diagnostic medial branch blocks, and sacroiliac joint injections. Given the refractory nature of his pain, a right-sided lumbar ESP block was performed under fluoroscopic guidance. This case highlights the potential of the ESP block as an effective treatment for chronic lumbar pain, particularly in patients who have not responded to other interventional modalities. The safety profile of the ESP block, coupled with its efficacy in this case, supports its consideration as a viable option in chronic pain management. Further studies and clinical experience will be essential in defining its role and establishing standardized protocols for its use in chronic pain settings.
Keywords
Erector spinae plane block, Chronic low back pain, Chronic pain, Interventional Pain
Published Open-Access
yes
Recommended Citation
Hasoon, Jamal; Mahmood, Syed; Nguyen, Anvinh; et al., "Erector Spinae Plane Block for Chronic Lumbosacral Pain: A Case Report" (2024). Faculty and Staff Publications. 3818.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/baylor_docs/3818