Suprascapular nerve block is a clinically attractive alternative to interscalene nerve block during arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Abstract Background The interscalene brachial plexus block (ISB) is a commonly used nerve block technique for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy surgery; however, it is associated with potentially serious complications. The use of suprascapular nerve block (SSNB) has...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02515-1 |