Selective block of nerves in the axillary approach to the brachial plexus.
OBJECTIVE
Optimal surgical conditions for flexor tendon tenolysis in the hand were achieved by ulnar, radial, and musculocutaneous nerve block at the axilla combined with median nerve block at the wrist.


RESULTS
Because the median nerve function proximal to the wrist was preserved, the patient was able to flex the finger intraoperatively.


CONCLUSIONS
Palpation of nerves together with a nerve stimulator were used to localize the nerves accurately.
Sparks
C J
CJ
Department of Anaesthetics, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
Quinn
M
M
D000328:Adult; D001365:Axilla; D001917:Brachial Plexus; D004558:Electric Stimulation / Q000295:instrumentation; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers; D006801:Humans; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000379:methods*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*