We describe the case of an adult 19 year old male with a fractured right radius. The patient underwent a revision open reduction and internal fixation due to mal-alignment under combined general anaesthesia and supraclavicular brachial plexus block. Postoperatively the patient developed disproportionately intense pain despite an otherwise fully functioning sensory and motor block. The limb was ...

Background: Regional anaesthesia is the recommended technique for upper and lower limb surgeries with better postoperative profile.The brachial plexus block provides a useful alternative to general anesthesia, for upper limb surgeries. Supraclavicular approach for brachial plexus block is most commonly suitable for upper limb surgeries and post operative pain relief. Aims and objectives: The ai...