Interscalene block for pain relief after shoulder surgery. A prospective randomized study.
A prospective randomized study undertaken in 30 patients who underwent outpatient decompressive acromioplasty demonstrated the efficacy and safety of interscalene block post-operatively. Interscalene block improved the postoperative condition and well being of these patients. Their use decreased the hospitalization rate. There were no complications or side effects.
Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Laval University, Québec, Canada.
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Kinnard
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Truchon
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St-Pierre
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J
Montreuil
D000174:Acromion / Q000601:surgery*; D002045:Bupivacaine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000379:methods*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000628:therapy*; D011446:Prospective Studies
D002045:Bupivacaine