This article reviews and summarizes current evidence and knowledge gaps regarding
postoperative analgesia after pediatric posterior spine fusion for adolescent idiopathic …

The erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is a novel technique used in both adult and pediatric
patients. Its use in children has mostly been described in terms of perioperative pain …

Background Pediatric patients often experience severe pain after thoracic surgery,
especially in the early postoperative period. Recently, the focus has been on regional …

Anesthesia for posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis remains one of the
most common surgeries performed in adolescents. These procedures have the potential for …

Pain management in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) undergoing posterior
spinal fusion can be challenging. Various analgesic techniques are currently used, including …

Abstract Purpose of Review The treatment of pediatric scoliosis has evolved over time.
Newer treatment modalities provide alternative options for patients that optimize outcomes …

Background Preventive analgesia is designed to ensure perioperative pain control. The
erector spinae plane (ESP) block may abolish the neuroendocrine stress response and …

Ultrasound-guided interfascial plane blocks are increasingly popular regional techniques for
cardiac 1, 2 and noncardiac surgery. 3 Most experts believe that maximum local anesthetic …

The advent of ultrasound had led to a significant improvement in the safety profile for
regional anesthetic techniques, resulting in the increasing popularity of these approaches …

Pain management following posterior spine fusion and instrumentation continues to be a
challenge. One factor stems from the approach and application of pain management …