Nerve Block Types for Shoulder Arthroscopy Pain Relief
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This study compares two types of nerve blocks (one near the spine, another near the shoulder) to see which provides better pain relief after shoulder arthroscopy—a minimally invasive surgery to look inside and fix the shoulder joint.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for elective (non-emergency) shoulder arthroscopic surgery.
- You do not have any conditions that make nerve block anesthesia risky.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or less.
- You do not have a severe, constant life-threatening illness (ASA grade IV).
- You have no history of drug or opioid abuse.
- You have no weakness or movement loss in your arm or hand before surgery.
Quick eligibility check
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