Purpose: This randomized noninferiority trial aimed to evaluate whether combined suprascapular, axillary nerve, and the articular branch of lateral pectoral nerve block (3NB) is noninferior interscalene (ISB) for pain control after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ASRCR). Materials Methods: Eighty-five patients undergoing ASRCR were either 3NB (n = 43) or ISB 42) group. We used 5 15 ml 0.2% ro...

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic review was performed using the PubMED, SCOPUS, and Cochrane databases in order to identify all cases of isolated, posttraumatic axillary nerve injuries in patients 18 years or older. Patients who underwent axillary nerve reconstruction were included and categorized by technique: graft or transfer. Demographics were recorded, including age, time to operation, ...

Introduction: Median nerve (MN), one of terminal branches of brachial plexus, is commonly associated with several variations. This research aimed to review the literature related to the variations of MN from axillary region to cubital fossa. Methods: We searched Google Scholar, Science Direct, Springer, and PubMed electronic databases to compile reports related to the variation of MN published...

background many multimodal analgesia techniques have been tried to provide adequate analgesia for midline incisions extending above and below the umbilicus aiming at limiting the perioperative use of morphine thus limiting side effects. ultrasound (us) guidance made the anesthesiologist reconsider old techniques for wider clinical use. the rectus sheath block (rsb) is a useful technique under-u...

results totally, 20 patients completed the study. the cms and pain scores significantly improved after the block. conclusions the use of the modified lateral ssnb of feigl significantly reduces pain and increases shoulder function, in chronic shoulder pain. patients and methods patients were evaluated using the constant-murley score (cms) and number rating scale values for pain. the ssn was blo...

Editor—For selected surgical procedures, the use of peripheral regional anaesthetic blocks may avoid general anaesthesia and increase the efficiency of the surgical pathway. However, evidence on peripheral truncal anaesthetic blocks is scarce. Even though non-intubated video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has been reported under local anaesthesia showing safety, feasibility and favourabl...

Materials and methods: After institutional approval and informed consent had been obtained, 45 ASA III uremic patients (age range 30-80) scheduled for arteriovenous fistula surgery were included in the study. Patients were randomly allocated into 2 groups. Axillary block was performed with a peripheral nerve stimulator by multiple injection technique. Patients in Group R (n = 23) received 38 mL...

We have compared neuromuscular block in the rectus abdominis and the hand muscles in 11 adult patients. Atracurium 0.5 mg kg-1 was administered by single bolus and anaesthesia maintained with isoflurane and nitrous oxide in oxygen. Train-of-four (TOF) stimulation was applied to the 10th intercostal space in the anterior axillary line and to the ulnar nerve at the wrist. Electromyographic (EMG) ...