suprascapular nerve block
Definition: It is a sensory and motor nerve that innervates parts of the scapula and shoulder muscles (supraspinatos and infraspinatus) and provides sensation to many parts of the shoulder joint.
In what cases is suprascapular nerve block performed? In cases where shoulder pain is caused by various diseases such as: severe abrasion (shoulder arthrosis), freezing or adhesion of the shoulder joint (frozen shoulder), severe pain after shoulder surgery, inflammation of shoulder bursae and tendons (subdeltoid bursitis, rotator cuff tendonitis), Shoulder pain caused by malignancy and...
By performing this procedure, the patient can participate better and more actively in rehabilitation and physiotherapy programs.
How is suprascapular nerve block performed? The best way to block this nerve is using ultrasound and under direct vision. With the help of ultrasound, the location of the nerve is determined, and the desired drugs, which may be steroid and anesthetic drugs, are injected around the nerve. This procedure can be done in the office and can only be done with local anesthesia.
Sometimes radio frequency (RF) is used to block for a longer period of time. Of course, we need a fluoroscope or radiology guide to perform RF