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Effect of Quadratus Lumborum Block in Patients With Acute-Subacute Unilateral Lumbar Strain.
Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06851533 (Comparison of the Effects of Thoracolumbar Interfascial Plane Block and Quadro Iliac Plane Block on Postoperative Opioid Consumption After Lumbar Microsurgery), which is not on this map. Cited by 3 papers.
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Comparison of the Effects of Thoracolumbar Interfascial Plane Block and Quadro Iliac Plane Block on Postoperative Opioid Consumption After Lumbar Microsurgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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- Ultrasound-guided minimally invasive interventions for refractory musculoskeletal pain: a real-world study from an interventional rheumatology unit.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
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- Comparative Efficacy of Quadratus Lumborum Muscle Energy Technique with Gluteus Medius Strengthening Versus Gluteus Medius Strengthening Alone in Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionLumbar strain originating from the quadratus lumborum (QL) is an important cause of low back pain; however, its diagnosis is often missed, and treatment is often inadequate. This leads to unnecessary diagnostic investigations and chronicization of pain. Therefore, it is important to treat it effectively and safely. In this study, we aimed to find out the effect of ultrasound (US)-guided QL block in acute-subacute low back pain caused by a strain of QL. MATERIALS AND
methodsOur study was retrospective, and the changes in the visual analog scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores within one week in 50 patients with acute-subacute localized low back pain, unilateral lumbar strain, palpation tenderness, paravertebral spasm, and decreased lumbar range of motion in the QL muscle, in whom we applied US-guided block to the QL muscle, were analyzed.
resultsThere was a significant decrease in the mean VAS and ODI scores of the patients after the procedure. There was a negative correlation between improvement rates in VAS and ODI scores and age and body mass index (BMI). Recovery rates were higher in female patients than in male patients.
conclusionIt can be said that US-guided QL block is an effective treatment method for QL-induced lumbar strains, and younger age, female gender, and lower BMI are associated with better responses after injection.
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