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Is Fluoroscopy-guided Suprascapular Nerve Block Better Than Other Techniques?

Jae Hang Shim1.   

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Year:  2013        PMID: 23342219      PMCID: PMC3546203          DOI: 10.3344/kjp.2013.26.1.102

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Korean J Pain        ISSN: 2005-9159


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LETTER TO EDITORS

Suprascapular nerve blockade (SSNB) is a simple and safe technique that provides relief from various types of shoulder pain since first described in 1941 by Wertheim and Rovenstein [1]. The Posterior approach has usually been performed for SSNB with or without C-arm fluoroscope. Kang et al. described a new anterior approach for SSNB with fluoroscope [2]. They used anatomical landmarks including the coracoid process, scapular spine, shaft of the clavicle and suprascapular notch. A small volume of local anesthetic was injected and effective pain relief was achieved. They mentioned that their new technique had some advantages including effective block with a small dose of local anesthetics, more accurate placement of the tip of needle in the scapular notch and fewer complications such as pneumothorax and hematoma. C-arm fluoroscope has been widely used for precise pain management and effective treatment [3-5]. However, frequent use of the fluoroscopy-guided technique causes severe health problems. Recently, the reduction of irradiation exposure to the operator has been a key issue among pain physicians [6]. The most effective method to reduce irradiation exposure is to use a technique that does not require equipment that utilizes radiation. Sono-guided techniques are frequently performed for various nerve blocks among clinicians. Sono-guided SSNB has been recently reported in the literature [4,5,7]. Some alternative techniques using ultrasound and the good successful rates of SSNB have also been reported [4]. These techniques make the sono-guided procedure the best choice for SSNB. Higher resolution and better accurate machines have been developed. Ultrasound is safe from irradiation and the equipment is simple to use. Sono-guided SSNB could become more popular among physicians due to it being radiation free and accurate. If it is at your bedside, it is a safe bet you will choose it.
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1.  Ultrasound-guided suprascapular nerve block, description of a novel supraclavicular approach.

Authors:  Andreas Siegenthaler; Bernhard Moriggl; Sabine Mlekusch; Juerg Schliessbach; Matthias Haug; Michele Curatolo; Urs Eichenberger
Journal:  Reg Anesth Pain Med       Date:  2012 May-Jun       Impact factor: 6.288

2.  Ultrasound-guided suprascapular nerve block: a correlation with fluoroscopic and cadaveric findings.

Authors:  Philip W H Peng; Michael J Wiley; James Liang; Geoff A Bellingham
Journal:  Can J Anaesth       Date:  2010-01-06       Impact factor: 5.063

Review 3.  Suprascapular nerve block: a narrative review.

Authors:  Chin-wern Chan; Philip W H Peng
Journal:  Reg Anesth Pain Med       Date:  2011 Jul-Aug       Impact factor: 6.288

4.  A New Anterior Approach for Fluoroscopy-guided Suprascapular Nerve Block - A Preliminary Report -.

Authors:  Sang Soo Kang; Jae Woo Jung; Chang Keun Song; Young Jun Yoon; Keun Man Shin
Journal:  Korean J Pain       Date:  2012-06-28

5.  Ultrasound-guided suprascapular nerve block technique.

Authors:  Dominic Harmon; Conor Hearty
Journal:  Pain Physician       Date:  2007-11       Impact factor: 4.965

6.  Radiation safety and education in the applicants of the final test for the expert of pain medicine.

Authors:  Pyong Eun Park; Jung Min Park; Joo Eun Kang; Jae Hun Cho; Suk Ju Cho; Jae Hun Kim; Woo Seog Sim; Yong Chul Kim
Journal:  Korean J Pain       Date:  2012-01-02
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