Spinal anesthesia is given at L3 - L4 Because of:
1
Early post-operative recovery
2
Spinal cord ends at the L1-L2 level the needle should be inserted below this level at L3-L4 to avoid injury
3
Better pain control
4
Spinal cord ends at the L3-L4 level the needle should be inserted below this level at L3-L4 to avoid injury