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.
Kinnard
P
P
Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Laval University, Québec, Canada.
Truchon
R
R
St-Pierre
A
A
Montreuil
J
J
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