Posterior Interscalene Block: An Ultrasound-Guided Case Series and Overview Of History, Anatomy and Techniques

BACKGROUND: The posterior interscalene block has been described as an alternative to the lateral interscalene block. However, this technique has not gained popularity because of the close proximity of the approach to vascular and central neural structures.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Andrew McNaught, Paul McHardy, Imad T Awad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:Pain Research and Management
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/758174