Korean J Anesthesiol.  2004 Nov;47(5):741-743. 10.4097/kjae.2004.47.5.741.

Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block Following Suprascapular Nerve Block for Humeral Head Surgery in a Patient with Difficult Supine Position: A case report

• Sun MW
• An IS
• Choi JS
• Park CH
• Lee CS
• Kim WT

• KMID: 2236680
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2004.47.5.741

Abstract

Although shoulder surgery is usually performed during general anesthesia, the use of an interscalene block alone or in combination with other anesthetic procedures is increasing. Blockade of the suprascapular nerve is used in the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder pain and to provide temporary relief from muscle spasm or strain in the supraspinatus or infraspinatus muscle We report a case of a patient that presented with severe shoulder pain who underwent surgery for traumatic humeral head fracture. Anesthesia was provided by an interscalene block follwing suprascapular nerve block.

Keyword

interscalene block; shoulder pain; suprascapular nerve block; traumatic humeral head fracture

MeSH Terms

Anesthesia
Anesthesia, General
Brachial Plexus*
Diagnosis
Humans
Humeral Head*
Nerve Block*
Shoulder
Shoulder Pain
Spasm
Supine Position*