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Cervical erector spinae plane block for postoperative pain in proximal humerus: A case series

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The thoracic erector spinae plane block (ESPB) has been frequently utilized for postoperative analgesia after thoracic surgeries and multiple posterolateral rib fractures. Through case series, the cervical ESPB has been demonstrated as an alternative to interscalene block for proximal humerus surgeries. In 30 patients, we illustrated the utility of cervical ESPB for making the patient supine from the painful sitting position, perioperative reduction of opioids, motor sparing below the elbow, and diaphragm-sparing ability.

Source: JCA advances.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcadva.2024.100054

Authors: Sandeep Diwan, Laxmi Manvikar, Neha Wakode, Parag Sancheti, Abhijit Nair

Institutions: Sancheti Institute For Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Ministry of Health

Language: English

Topic: Anesthesia and Pain Management

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,200