Analgesia Following Lumbar Discectomy

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Retrolaminar plane block: Retrolaminar plane infiltration with the local anesthetic mixture.

Local wound infiltration: Local infiltration along the surgical incision.

Study summary

Lumbar discectomy surgeries are often the last option for patients with disc herniation who do not improve with conservative treatments. However, these procedures can lead to significant perioperative pain that may become chronic without effective management. While intravenous opioids are commonly used for pain control, they can complicate recovery and pose risks like dependence. In contrast, regional anesthetic techniques offer advantages such as quicker recovery, better postoperative pain relief, and reduced opioid use, which can lead to shorter hospital stays. Our study aims to compare the effectiveness of the retrolaminar block with local wound infiltration for pain management following posterior lumbar discectomy surgeries, potentially improving patient outcomes.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Number of patients who required rescue analgesia — The first 24 hours postoperative.
  The percentage of patients who required rescue analgesia within the first 24 hours.
• The time to first rescue analgesia — The first 24 hours postoperative.
  The time to first rescue analgesic request within the first 24 hours postoperative.

Trial sites (1)

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