The erector spinae plane block (ESPB) has emerged as a transformative technique in multimodal postoperative pain management. By targeting the fascial plane deep to the erector spinae muscles, ESPB ...

Study design: A prospective study was conducted to test the utility of the motor evoked potentials (MEPs) from the erector spinae muscles as a measure to estimate the motor level of thoracic ...

While some guidelines recommend two diagnostic nerve blocks before radiofrequency treatment for chronic low back pain, a randomized trial showed greater success without use of the prior blocks. The ...

A nerve block works by preventing pain signals from reaching the brain. There are permanent and temporary options. Both are generally safe procedures. Nerve blocks are an effective way to prevent, ...