Regional anesthesia
Regional anesthesia is aimed at anesthetizing a larger part of the body such as a leg or arm.
Techniques
Regional anesthesia techniques.
General anesthesia or regional anesthesia are both safe and reliable procedures for Lumbar Decompression Surgery for Spinal Canal Stenosis or sequestrectomy in elderly patients with no clinically relevant difference 1).
Advantages of Regional Anesthesia
- Avoids risks of general anesthesia
- Provides effective postoperative analgesia
- Reduces opioid requirements
- May allow for outpatient or faster recovery
1)
Kindris F, Zegarek G, Krappel FA, Perrig WN, Schmid SL. Spinal Versus General Anesthesia for Lumbar Decompression or Sequestrectomy in Patients Over 75 Years. Clin Spine Surg. 2023 Mar 31. doi: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000001456. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37012621.