Ultrasound guided low thoracic erector spinae plane block for management of acute herpes zoster

Interfascial plane blocks have become very popular in recent years. A novel interfascial plane block, erector spinae plane (ESP) block can target the dorsal and ventral rami of the thoracic spinal nerves but its effect in neuropathic pain is unclear [1]. If acute pain management for herpes zoster is not done aggressively, it can turn into chronic pain. However; ESP block is first described as inject local anesthetics around the erector spinae muscle at the level of T5 spinous process for thoracic region, if the block is performed at lower levels it could be effective for abdominal and lumbar region [2].

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