Fluoroscopy-Guided Retrolaminar Block Versus Local Wound Infiltration for Post Lumbar Discectomy Analgesia: A Double-Blinded, Randomized Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 21
Maximum Age: 64
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Elective surgical decompression of single-level herniated lumbar disc.

Locations
Other Locations
Egypt
Zagazig university hospital
RECRUITING
Zagazig
Contact Information
Primary
Mohamed Gaber, MD
mgmelsayed@medicine.zu.edu.eg
011118851696
Backup
Yasser Nasr, MD
01223417403
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-03-12
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12
Participants
Target number of participants: 120
Treatments
Active_comparator: Retrolaminar block group
After confirming the correct position using imaging with a C-Arm device, the patient will receive a retrolaminar block on both sides at the level of the operated disc.
Active_comparator: Local Infiltration group
The patient will receive local wound infiltration following the completion of the surgical steps with the patient in the prone position using a local anesthetic solution, tailored to the specific conditions surrounding the incision site.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Zagazig University

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