Editorial Commentary: Is It Time for Surgeons to "Take Back the Block"? Do-It-Yourself Suprascapular Nerve Blocks for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair.
Surgeon administered intraoperative shoulder suprascapular nerve block appears to be a safe, effective, "low tech," and inexpensive alternative to a preoperative interscalene block performed by an anesthesia provider. Surgeons should thoughtfully weigh the pros and cons of this technique and consider "taking back the block."
Editorial Board.
Seth L
SL
Sherman
D001182:Arthroscopy; D006801:Humans; D009407:Nerve Block; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000601:surgery*; D012782:Shoulder / Q000294:innervation; D066231:Surgeons