Publications by authors named "Bahadir Ciftsi"
J Pediatr Orthop
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the effects of an ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) on pain management and stress response in patients undergoing idiopathic scoliosis surgery, comparing it to standard analgesia methods.
- Results indicated that patients receiving the ESPB reported significantly lower pain levels, required less opioid medication, and experienced reduced surgical stress, as measured by specific blood ratios (NLR and PLR).
- The use of ESPB did not negatively impact intraoperative motor-evoked potentials, suggesting it is a safe and effective analgesic technique for this type of surgery.
Eur Spine J
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how erector spinae plane block (ESPB) affects inflammatory markers and recovery in patients undergoing lumbar decompression, comparing it to a sham block.
- It involved 60 patients split into two groups, measuring outcomes like neutrophile-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), pain scores, and opioid use at 12 and 24 hours post-surgery.
- Results showed that ESPB significantly lowered NLR and PLR, reduced pain, decreased opioid consumption, and improved functional recovery compared to the sham block.
