A 52-year-old male patient with a history of chronic shoulder dislocations presented for elective arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Given his past medical history and the expected surgical pain, an interscalene block was planned to provide postoperative...
An Anatomical Study Comparing Two Approaches to the Erector Spinae Plane Block Prior studies highlight variable anterior spread with erector spinae plane (ESP) blocks, often due to imprecise needle placement. This cadaveric study introduces two novel...
Case description A 70-year-old female patient received a diagnosis of severe stenosis of the right internal carotid artery, necessitating a carotid endarterectomy to remove the atherosclerotic plaque. Due to her age and history of stroke, the surgica...
Does Adductor Canal Block Affect Sciatic Nerve Branches? Mid-thigh and distal adductor canal block techniques, both low and high volume, are frequently used in knee surgeries to contain injectate within the canal. However, there is a risk of spillage...
A 30-year-old woman, an ultrasound application specialist, presented with lateral elbow pain on her left upper limb for 4 years following a trivial injury. She has been on rest, splints, analgesics, and a steroid injection as well without much relief...
Initially sparingly utilized due to risks of vascular injury, the rectus sheath block has gained popularity for providing postoperative pain relief for midline abdominal incisions, especially with the introduction of ultrasound guidance. Administered...
There are multiple causes for diaphragm dysfunction, but all regional anesthesia enthusiasts definitely know this one: interscalene block. We are now thrilled to announce the launch of a new course in the Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) app: Diaphra...
Case presentation A 46-year-old male patient sought medical attention for burning pain and a tingling sensation in the outer aspect of the right thigh, symptoms typical of meralgia paresthetica, a condition caused by compression of the lateral femora...
A 56-year-old lady presents with a history of chronic pain in her left hand for six months. She has worked in a printing press for the last 6 years. No history of hand injury. Physical examination Finkelstein test: Positive Ultrasound findings Ultra...
The sciatic nerve, originating from the sacral plexus (L4-S3), provides most of the motor and sensory innervation to the leg. A proximal sciatic nerve block is indicated for anesthesia and analgesia for foot and ankle surgery, procedures on and below...
