Postoperative Outcomes of Regional Blocks in Cervical Disc Surgery

The aim of this study is to evaluate the postoperative analgesic efficacy of the Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block (SPSIP block) in patients undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) surgery and to compare the outcomes with those of patients who do not receive regional anesthesia.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged between 18 and 70 years. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I, II, or III. * Patients scheduled for elective anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery under general anesthesia. * Patients who provide written informed consent and agree to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with a history of bleeding diathesis or those receiving anticoagulant therapy. * Patients with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to local anesthetics or opioid medications. * Patients with infection at the planned block site. * Patients with a history of previous cervical spine surgery. * Patients with a history of gabapentinoid or corticosteroid use within the last 3 weeks.