Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Incorporating Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Standard Care in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Comparative Cohort Analysis of Early Postoperative Recovery

Medicina 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sergio De Salvatore, Gianmichele Di Cosimo, Paolo Brigato, Michele Inverso, Leonardo Oggiano, Sergio Sessa, Davide Palombi, Francesca Palmieri, Stefano Guida, Antonio Contursi, Caterina Fumo, Cloe Curri
+3 more Sebastian Miccio, Maria D’Alessandro, Pier Francesco Costici
DOI: 10.3390/medicina62040775
Cited by: 1
References: 19

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways are increasingly used in spine surgery, but uptake in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) remains heterogeneous across institutions. Evidence in pediatric deformity surgery supports shorter recovery with protocolized care, yet real-world comparative data combining ERAS and the erector spinae plane block (ESPB) remain limited. This study aimed to compare early postoperative outcomes between a historical standard-care pathway and a structured ERAS+ESPB pathway in adolescents undergoing posterior spinal fusion for AIS. Materials and Methods: A single-center retrospective time-based comparative cohort study design included consecutive AIS patients (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment Anesthesia and Pain Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Medicina
Publisher
MDPI AG
Volume
62
Issue
4
Pages
775–775
Publication date
16 April 2026
Language
EN