Overview
This study is being done to better understand the efficacy of an erector spinae plane block (ESPB) in pain management for children with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis or Neuromuscular Scoliosis undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion surgery. The study team is trying to find out if receiving the ESPB leads to less pain and less need for pain medication after surgery.
The ESPB involves an injection of a local anesthetic, ropivacaine, into your child's back muscles to help block pain signals.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) or neuromuscular scoliosis
- Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF) Surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with forms of scoliosis other than AIS or NM Scoliosis.
- Patients undergoing a spinal deformity correction surgery other than Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery
- Allergy or other contraindication to erector spinae plane block (ESPB) with Ropivacaine patients who are taking pre-operative opioids
