Wrist and Hand Surgeries

Ultrasound-Guided Blocks at the Elbow

Elbow blocks consist of blocks of the median, ulnar and radial nerves at the level at or about the elbow crease.

Ultrasound-Guided Wrist Nerve Block

The wrist block is an effective method to provide anesthesia of the hand and fingers without the arm immobility that occurs with more proximal brachial plexus blocks.

Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Nerve Block

Features the anatomy and block techniques to perform a supraclavicular brachial plexus block.

Ultrasound-Guided Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Nerve Block

Emphasizes the anatomy and ultrasound-guided technique for an infraclavicular brachial plexus block.

Ultrasound-Guided Axillary Brachial Plexus Block

Highlights the anatomy, sensory block, and steps to perform an ultrasound-guided axillary brachial plexus block.

Intravenous Regional Block for Upper and Lower Extremity Surgery

Features the indications, contraindications, necessary equipment, and technique description to perform an intravenous regional block for the upper and lower extremity.

Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block – Landmarks and Nerve Stimulator Technique

Features the anatomy and technique description to perform a supraclavicular block using landmarks and nerve stimulation

Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block – Landmarks and Nerve Stimulator Technique

Laura Clark INTRODUCTION The infraclavicular brachial plexus block provides a block of the arm below the shoulder. Unlike the axillary approach, it can be performed without abduction of the arm, ...

Axillary Brachial Plexus Block – Landmarks and Nerve Stimulator Technique

Zbigniew J. Koscielniak-Nielsen and Monika Golebiewski INTRODUCTION Brachial plexus block at the level of the axilla is typically chosen for anesthesia of the distal upper limb. The axillary block is ...

Wrist Block – Landmarks and Nerve Stimulator Technique

Paul Hobeika, Tessy Castermans, Joris Duerinckx, and Sam van Boxstael  INTRODUCTION The wrist block involves anesthesia of the median, ulnar, and radial nerves, including the dorsal sensory branch of the ...