ArticleIndian journal of anaesthesia2023
Ultrasound-guided anterior suprascapular nerve block versus interscalene brachial plexus block for arthroscopic shoulder surgery: A randomised controlled study.
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- Pulmonary impairment after interscalene block for orthopedic shoulder surgery: a systematic review.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2026Review
- Sub-Omohyoid Fascial Plane Block as a Diaphragm-Sparing Approach for Shoulder Analgesia: A Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Ultrasound-guided anterior suprascapular nerve block reduces respiratory complications compared to interscalene block in elderly patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy.American journal of translational research · 2026Article
- Efficacy of Suprascapular Versus Interscalene Block for Post-Operative Pain Management in Shoulder Surgeries: A Narrative Review.Current pain and headache reports · 2025Review
- Indian Journal of Anaesthesia Infographics of published articles.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2025Article
- Reviewing research reporting in randomised controlled trials: Confidence andIndian journal of anaesthesia · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background and Aims: The interscalene brachial plexus block (ISB) affects the phrenic nerve, resulting in hemi-diaphragmatic paresis (HDP) and, possibly, respiratory distress. Suprascapular nerve block via an anterior approach (SSB-A) is performed more distally at the level of the trunk of the brachial plexus and, thus, may spare the phrenic nerve. This study compares the analgesic efficacy and decline of hemi-diaphragmatic excursion (HDE) following ultrasound (US)-guided SSB-A versus ISB for arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Methods: This study was conducted on 60 adult participants undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery under general anaesthesia. Both US-guided SSB-A ( Results: The duration of analgesia (mean ± Standard Deviation) was similar in two groups (SSB-A = 1,345 ± 182 min, ISB = 1,375 ± 156 min; Conclusion: Compared to ISB, SSB-A has a similar analgesic efficacy for arthroscopic shoulder surgeries, but it is superior in preserving diaphragmatic function and pulmonary function.
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