The femoral nerve block is one of the most clinically applicable nerve block techniques that result in a high success rate. The ultrasound-guided technique allows the practitioner to monitor the spread of local anesthetic and needle placement, make a...
A 57-year-old woman presents with a history of chronic pain over the base of the right middle finger for four months. The patient does not have any significant comorbidities or medical conditions, including no history of rheumatoid arthritis or diabe...
Case presentation A 48-year-old male patient presented with severe pain localized to the left thoracic region, consistent with post-herpetic neuralgia following a recent episode of shingles involving the left T6 dermatome. The patient had no other si...
Cerebral vasospasm is usually caused by subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) due to the exposure of the vessels to extravascular blood. For SAH patients, daily transcranial Doppler assessments are recommended starting from day 3 to 5. However, the highest i...
The obturator nerve block is a regional anesthesia technique used for indications such as supplemental analgesia in hip and knee surgeries, prevention of thigh adduction response during transurethral bladder surgery, and relief of painful or permanen...
Case presentation A 45-year-old female patient with a confirmed diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome in the right hand was scheduled for elective carpal tunnel release surgery. The patient experienced significant pain, numbness, and tingling in the ...
A 56-year-old male with diabetes presented with a six-month history of chronic right shoulder pain. The patient complained of night pain, increasing severity of pain, limited painful abduction up to 45 degrees, and increased stiffness. Due to the res...
The pericardium, a protective sac surrounding the heart, can accumulate fluid between its two layers (i.e., inner visceral and outer parietal pericardium) in various medical or surgical conditions. When this fluid buildup compresses the heart, leadin...
A paravertebral block is indicated for analgesia after breast surgery, thoracotomy, rib fractures, and procedures involving the thoracic and upper abdominal wall. Here are our 3 go-to tips to perform a paravertebral block with the transducer placed i...
A 35-year-old man, an IT professional, presented with medial right knee pain for three months. The pain was aggravated by driving his car. The patient reported no history of trauma or prior instances of knee pain. Physical examination Medial knee pai...
