Case study: Carpal tunnel release

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 signific...

Axillary brachial plexus block vs. other regional anesthesia techniques

The most common indications for an axillary brachial plexus block include surgery of the forearm, wrist, or hand of moderate to long duration, with or without an arm tourniquet. It anesthetizes the brachial ple...

Case study: Total knee arthroplasty

Case presentation A 65-year-old male patient with severe osteoarthritis of the right knee was scheduled for elective total knee arthroplasty. The patient had a history of chronic knee pain and limited mobility ...

The analgesic efficacy of a PEC II block

The PEC II block anesthetizes the lateral and medial pectoral nerves, the anterior lateral cutaneous branches of the intercostal nerves, and the intercostobrachialis, providing analgesia for extensive breast su...

Enhancing postoperative recovery with pecs and serratus plane blocks in breast surger...

The systematic review and meta-analysis by Grape et al. 2020 highlights the efficacy of Pectoral Nerves (PECS) blocks and Serratus Plane Blocks (SPB) in managing postoperative pain after breast surgeries. This ...

Case study: Bimalleolar fracture completed under a popliteal sciatic nerve block

Case presentation A 70-year-old patient with a history of renal insufficiency presented at our facility with a bimalleolar fracture. The patient was scheduled for the removal of an external fixator, followed by...