Comparison of Caudal Epidural Ropivacaine Alone Versus Ropivacaine with Dexmedetomidine for Postoperative Analgesia in Lumbosacral Spine Surgery: A Randomized Double-Blind Study
Background: Postoperative pain following lumbosacral spine surgery is often intense and may hinder early recovery and ambulation. Caudal epidural analgesia using local anesthetics, particularly when combined with adjuvants, has shown potential in enhancing pain control. Dexmedetomidine which has a high affinity for α2-...