ArticleJournal of anaesthesiology, clinical pharmacology
A study of the efficacy of stellate ganglion blocks in complex regional pain syndromes of the upper body.
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Dual Sympathetic Blocks for Patients Experiencing Sympathetically-Mediated Symptoms From Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC)
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 42 citations in OpenAlex.
- Preoperative Ultrasound-Guided Stellate Ganglion Block for Prevention of Postoperative Sore Throat After Thoracic Surgery: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
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- Effects of stellate ganglion block on inflammation and autophagy of spinal cord neurons in rats with neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury.American journal of translational research · 2025Article
- Optimal Delivery of Pain Management in Schwannomatosis: A Literature Review.Therapeutics and clinical risk management · 2025Review
- Analgesic efficacy of stellate ganglion block in head and neck cancer pain: A case series.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2024Article
- Is CRPS-1 a Chronic Disabling Disease? A Long-term, Real-Life Study on Patients Treated With Neridronate.Clinical medicine insights. Arthritis and musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Article
- Monitoring Everyday Upper Extremity Function in Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Secondary, Retrospective Analysis from ncRNAPain.Pain research & management · 2024Article
- Efficacy of stellate ganglion interventions for complex regional pain syndrome in the upper limb-A systematic review and meta-analysis.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2023Review
- A comparison of analgesic efficacy and safety of clonidine and methylprednisolone as additives to 0.25% ropivacaine in stellate ganglion block for the treatment of complex regional pain syndrome: a prospective randomised single blind study.The Korean journal of pain · 2023Article
- Stellate ganglion block ameliorated central post-stroke pain with comorbid anxiety and depression through inhibiting HIF-1α/NLRP3 signaling following thalamic hemorrhagic stroke.Journal of neuroinflammation · 2023Article
- Fire Needling Therapy versus Manual Acupuncture in Post-Stroke Complex Regional Pain Syndrome of the Upper Limb: Study Protocol for a Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial.Journal of pain research · 2023Article
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- Management of CRPS secondary to preganglionic C8 nerve root avulsion: A case report and literature review.Surgical neurology international · 2020Article
- Complications associated with stellate ganglion nerve block: a systematic review.Regional anesthesia and pain medicine · 2019Review
- CT-Guided Stellate Ganglion Pulsed Radiofrequency Stimulation for Facial and Upper Limb Postherpetic Neuralgia.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2019Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
aimsThe effect of stellate ganglion blocks (SGBs) was examined in complex regional pain syndromes (CRPS) of the upper body. MATERIAL AND
methodsA total of 287 SGB were given to patients with documented CRPS on medications. Spontaneous and provoked pain assessment was done with numeric pain rating scale (NPRS). The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire and range of motion (ROM) was recorded before and after each blockade. Difference between a 15-point "global rating of change" scale determined the minimal clinically important difference of the DASH score.
resultsThe overall mean pain reduction was 73.2% (
conclusionsSGB are relatively safe and effective management in patients with neuropathic conditions already on pharmacotherapy. Serial blocks attained an average reduction in pain by >3 NPRS points from the baseline for both spontaneous and provoked pain with a decrease in mean DASH score and improvement in ROM.
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