{"id":29711,"date":"2021-12-13T10:11:20","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T16:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/painendshere.com\/?page_id=29711"},"modified":"2022-07-07T15:48:08","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T20:48:08","slug":"interscalene-block","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/painendshere.com\/es\/treatments\/interscalene-block\/","title":{"rendered":"Bloque interescal\u00e9nico"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"29711\" class=\"elementor elementor-29711\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ff5cd48 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ff5cd48\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Occipital Nerve Block Injection<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-28825\"><a href=\"https:\/\/painendshere.com\/es\/treatments\/trigger-point-injections\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Trigger Point Injections<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-29075\"><a href=\"https:\/\/painendshere.com\/es\/treatments\/spinal-cord-stimulator\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Spinal Cord Stimulator<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-28826\"><a href=\"https:\/\/painendshere.com\/es\/treatments\/spinal-cord-stimulator-implant\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-28827\"><a href=\"https:\/\/painendshere.com\/es\/treatments\/sacro-iliac-joint-steroid-injection\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sacroiliac Joint Steroid Injection<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-28828\"><a href=\"https:\/\/painendshere.com\/es\/treatments\/rhizotomy\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Rhizotomy (RF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-28829\"><a href=\"https:\/\/painendshere.com\/es\/treatments\/medial-branch-block\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Medial Branch Block<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-28830\"><a href=\"https:\/\/painendshere.com\/es\/treatments\/lumbar-transforaminal-epidural-steroid-injection\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-28831\"><a href=\"https:\/\/painendshere.com\/es\/treatments\/lumbar-sympathetic-block\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Lumbar Sympathetic Block<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-28832\"><a href=\"https:\/\/painendshere.com\/es\/treatments\/lumbar-epidural-steroid-injection\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-28833\"><a href=\"https:\/\/painendshere.com\/es\/treatments\/facet-joint-injections\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Facet Joint Injections<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-29076\"><a href=\"https:\/\/painendshere.com\/es\/treatments\/adhesiolysis\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Adhesiolysis<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-28835\"><a href=\"https:\/\/painendshere.com\/es\/treatments\/cervical-epidural-steroid-injection\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-28836\"><a href=\"https:\/\/painendshere.com\/es\/treatments\/platelet-rich-plasma-therapy\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Invasive Surgery Alternative Therapy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-30393\"><a href=\"https:\/\/painendshere.com\/es\/treatments\/hip-injections\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Hip Injections<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-30401\"><a href=\"https:\/\/painendshere.com\/es\/treatments\/intercostal-nerve-block\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Intercostal Nerve Block<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-caa378f\" data-id=\"caa378f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90c50d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"90c50d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Interscalene Block for Shoulder and Arm Surgery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d838c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d838c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"4666c-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"4666c-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"4666c-0-0\">If you have a severe arm or <a href=\"https:\/\/painendshere.com\/conditions\/shoulder-pain\/\">shoulder injury<\/a> that\u2019s causing you chronic pain and loss of function, you may have to undergo surgery to repair the damaged area<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4666c-1-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"4666c-2-0\">If you undergo any type of arm or shoulder surgery, you will likely receive general anesthesia and a type of regional anesthesia called an interscalene block<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4666c-3-0\">. <\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"5uocs-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5uocs-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5uocs-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"ekb6f-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ekb6f-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"ekb6f-0-0\">If you\u2019re experiencing chronic pain in any part of your body, doctors at the Pain Relief Center want to give you relief<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"ekb6f-1-0\">. For more information, give us a call at <a href=\"tel:214-709-1904\">214-709-1904.<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"chft7-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"chft7-0-0\">What is an Interscalene Block?<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"2rqll-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"2rqll-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"2rqll-0-0\">An interscalene block is a type of regional anesthesia that numbs your arm and shoulder before surgery<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"2rqll-1-0\">. Oftentimes, an interscalene block is also used with general anesthesia.<\/span><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1pn60-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1pn60-0-0\">How Does an Interscalene Block Work?<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"aaqgu-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"aaqgu-0-0\"><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"aaqgu-0-0\">The brachial plexus is a bunch of nerves <\/span><\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"aaqgu-1-0\">in between<\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"aaqgu-2-0\"> two scalene muscles that controls the movement and function of the shoulder and arm by sending signals from the spinal cord to these areas<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"aaqgu-3-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"aaqgu-4-0\">Basically<\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"aaqgu-5-0\">, an interscalene block works by numbing the shoulder and arm so they don\u2019t receive any pain signals from the brachial plexus nerves<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"aaqgu-6-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"aaqgu-7-0\">Patients can expect anywhere from six to 12 hours of pain relief from an interscalene block depending on the dosage given and how <\/span><\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"aaqgu-8-0\">quickly<\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"aaqgu-9-0\"> the patient metabolizes the anesthetic<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"aaqgu-10-0\">.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05e3991 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05e3991\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9c1si-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9c1si-0-0\">Brachial Plexus Anatomy<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"cim3e-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"cim3e-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"cim3e-0-0\">The brachial plexus begins near the bottom of the neck and extends to the area where the arm connects to the shoulder (the axilla) and then down the arm<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"cim3e-1-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"cim3e-2-0\">Cervical spinal nerves C5, C6, C7, and C8 form the brachial plexus along with T1, which is the first thoracic spinal nerve<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"cim3e-3-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"cim3e-4-0\">For the sake of understanding and explaining the anatomy of the brachial plexus, it\u2019s divided into five parts: roots, trunks, divisions, cords, and branches<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"cim3e-5-0\">.<\/span><\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1upne-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1upne-0-0\">Roots<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"3agfk-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3agfk-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"3agfk-0-0\">The roots are <\/span><\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"3agfk-1-0\">basically<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"3agfk-2-0\"> the spinal nerves that make up the brachial plexus: C5 through T1, which are anterior rami<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"3agfk-3-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"3agfk-4-0\">Basically<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"3agfk-5-0\">, each spinal nerve separates into an anterior and a posterior ramus. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"3agfk-6-0\">The anterior ramus sends signals to the skin and muscles in the arms and shoulders while the posterior ramus sends signals to the skin and muscles in the back<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"3agfk-7-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"3agfk-8-0\">As stated <\/span><\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"3agfk-9-0\">previously<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"3agfk-10-0\">, the roots of the brachial plexus extend between the two scalene muscles<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"3agfk-11-0\">.<\/span><\/div><div data-offset-key=\"3agfk-0-0\"><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"3agfk-0-0\"><h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3agfk-0-0\">Trunks<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"eo1bf-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"eo1bf-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"eo1bf-0-0\">The brachial plexus roots form three trunks near the bottom of the neck, they are:<\/span><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\" data-offset-key=\"16eqt-0-0\"><li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"16eqt-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"16eqt-0-0\"><strong>Superior trunk:<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"16eqt-0-1\"> C5 and C6 roots<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"4bt71-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"4bt71-0-0\"><strong>Middle Trunk:<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"4bt71-0-1\"> C7 root<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"485j5-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"485j5-0-0\"><strong>Inferior Trunk:<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"485j5-0-1\"> C8 and T1 roots<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"7njf8-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7njf8-0-0\">Divisions<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"2k19f-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"2k19f-0-0\"><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"2k19f-0-0\">Each brachial plexus trunk separates into two divisions within the posterior triangle of the neck, which is <\/span><\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"2k19f-1-0\">basically<\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"2k19f-2-0\"> the area of the neck that extends from behind the ear to the clavicle<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"2k19f-3-0\">.<\/span><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\" data-offset-key=\"a9bu-0-0\"><li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"a9bu-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"a9bu-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"a9bu-0-0\"><strong>Anterior division:<\/strong> Moves towards the front of the body<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"dc81a-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"dc81a-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"dc81a-0-0\"><strong>Posterior division:<\/strong> Moves towards the back of the body<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"6cnha-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"6cnha-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"6cnha-0-0\">These two divisions extend down the neck and into the axilla, which is the area where the arm connects to the shoulder<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6cnha-1-0\">. This is where the divisions reconnect into the brachial plexus cords.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-43bb440 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"43bb440\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f270d80\" data-id=\"f270d80\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae8a3e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae8a3e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"enm7a-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"enm7a-0-0\">Cords<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"en8ic-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"en8ic-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"en8ic-0-0\">The anterior and posterior divisions combine into these three cords once they reach the axilla area:<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\" data-offset-key=\"c5io-0-0\">\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"c5io-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"c5io-0-0\"><strong>Lateral cord:<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"c5io-0-1\"> Formed by the anterior divisions of the superior and middle trunks<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"7ojfe-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"7ojfe-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><strong>Posterior cord:<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"7ojfe-0-1\"> Formed by the posterior divisions of the superior, middle, and inferior trunks<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"812tu-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"812tu-0-0\"><strong>Medial cord:<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"812tu-0-1\"> Formed by the anterior division of the inferior trunk<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"3r21u-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3r21u-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"3r21u-0-0\">These three cords then lead into the brachial plexus\u2019 major branches, which is the last part of this bundle of nerves<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"3r21u-1-0\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9dm8u-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9dm8u-0-0\">Branches<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"c25a4-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"c25a4-0-0\"><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"c25a4-0-0\">Lastly<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"c25a4-1-0\">, the brachial plexus <\/span><\/span><span class=\"passivevoice\"><span data-offset-key=\"c25a4-2-0\">is made<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"c25a4-3-0\"> up of five major branches which are responsible for sending signals to the skin and muscles in the arms<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"c25a4-4-0\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\" data-offset-key=\"btn3-0-0\">\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"btn3-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"btn3-0-0\"><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><strong>Musculocutaneous nerve:<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"btn3-0-1\"> Provides function and feeling to the upper arm muscle that flexes the elbow (brachialis), the biceps, and the muscles that extend from the clavicle to the elbow (coracobrachialis muscles)<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"btn3-1-0\">.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"cmlia-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"cmlia-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><strong>Axillary nerve:<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"cmlia-0-1\"> Provides function and feeling to one of the muscles that form the rotator cuff (teres minor) as well as the deltoid muscles<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"cmlia-1-0\">.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"5phcq-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5phcq-0-0\"><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><strong>Median nerve:<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"5phcq-0-1\"> Provides function and feeling to the forearm muscles, the thumb muscles, and two muscles within the index and middle fingers<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"5phcq-1-0\">.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"b65n0-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"b65n0-0-0\"><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><strong>Radial nerve:<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"b65n0-0-1\"> Provides function and feeling to the triceps and forearm muscles that are generally wrist and finger extensors<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"b65n0-1-0\">.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"f5iob-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"f5iob-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><strong>Ulnar nerve:<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"f5iob-0-1\"> Provides function and feeling to the hand muscles as well as the forearm muscles that flex the wrist and fingers<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"f5iob-1-0\">.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"abbji-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"abbji-0-0\">How an Anesthesiologist Performs an Interscalene Block<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"eur76-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"eur76-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"eur76-0-0\">Whenever you receive an interscalene block, you will be awake for the sake of safety. <\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"eur76-1-0\">However<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"eur76-2-0\">, you will be <\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"eur76-3-0\">lightly<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"eur76-4-0\"> sedated to ease and discomfort or anxiety you may feel. You will lay flat on your back with your head turned away from the side of your body that your surgeon will operate on. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"eur76-5-0\">This head positioning will give the anesthesiologist better access to your neck which is where the brachial plexus nerves are<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"eur76-6-0\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"a5pga-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"a5pga-0-0\">Identifying the Brachial Plexus Nerves<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"3lipu-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3lipu-0-0\"><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"3lipu-0-0\">Before administering the interscalene block, the anesthesiologist must identify the correct area by tracing your nerves with a marker on your neck<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"3lipu-1-0\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1qoua-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1qoua-0-0\">Nerve Stimulator<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"9svuu-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9svuu-0-0\"><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"9svuu-0-0\">Once the anesthesiologists identifies the brachial plexus nerves, they will attach a tiny needle to a handheld nerve stimulator <\/span><\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"9svuu-1-0\">in order to<\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"9svuu-2-0\"> administer the numbing drug<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9svuu-3-0\">. They will clean your skin and then insert the needle. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"9svuu-4-0\">Once the needle approaches the brachial plexus nerves, the nerve stimulator will cause the muscles in the arm and shoulder to twitch<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9svuu-5-0\">. This twitching shows the anesthesiologist that they are in the right position. <\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"9svuu-6-0\">Lastly<\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"9svuu-7-0\">, the anesthesiologist will administer the interscalene block through the needle until the twitching stops<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9svuu-8-0\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"bhem4-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"bhem4-0-0\">Ultrasound<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"b4ert-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"b4ert-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"b4ert-0-0\">Sometimes, anesthesiologists will use an ultrasound to guide the needle into the right position<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"b4ert-1-0\">. If this happens, you will feel some gel and then a transducer moving on your skin.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"63j3a-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"63j3a-0-0\">Benefits of Interscalene Block<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"9r33o-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9r33o-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9r33o-0-0\">An interscalene block has <\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"9r33o-1-0\">numerous<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9r33o-2-0\"> benefits as a regional anesthetic, including:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\" data-offset-key=\"5pgi0-0-0\">\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"5pgi0-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5pgi0-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5pgi0-0-0\">Reduced risk of post-operative nausea as anesthesia wears off<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"5ko4h-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5ko4h-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5ko4h-0-0\">Ability to eat and drink sooner after surgery due to lack of nausea<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"589c5-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"589c5-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"589c5-0-0\">Quicker recovery from anesthesia<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"4vgbu-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"4vgbu-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4vgbu-0-0\">Possibility of going home earlier due to quicker recovery time from anesthesia<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"1t15t-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1t15t-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1t15t-0-0\">Lower pain levels after surgery<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1b9bl-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1b9bl-0-0\">What Surgeries <\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"1b9bl-1-0\">Require<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1b9bl-2-0\"> an Interscalene Block?<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"64r5o-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"64r5o-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"64r5o-0-0\">Any surgery involving the shoulders or arms will generally <\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"64r5o-1-0\">require<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"64r5o-2-0\"> an interscalene block. The most common types of surgeries in this area of the body include:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\" data-offset-key=\"4gj5g-0-0\">\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"4gj5g-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"4gj5g-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4gj5g-0-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/painendshere.com\/conditions\/rotator-cuff-tear\/\">Rotator cuff repair<\/a> surgery<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"807bs-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"807bs-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"807bs-0-0\">Tendon repair<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"cqt3j-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"cqt3j-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"cqt3j-0-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/painendshere.com\/conditions\/carpal-tunnel-syndrome\/\">Carpal tunnel<\/a> surgery<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"5t7if-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5t7if-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5t7if-0-0\">Elbow fracture repair<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"2a9kt-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"2a9kt-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2a9kt-0-0\">Total elbow replacement<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"d2s7d-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"d2s7d-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"d2s7d-0-0\">Acromioplasty, which is a surgery that shaves away part of the shoulder bone <\/span><\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"d2s7d-1-0\">in order to<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"d2s7d-2-0\"> relieve friction and pain on the rotator cuff<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"egqfd-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"egqfd-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"egqfd-0-0\">Shoulder fracture repair<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"a6m4h-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"a6m4h-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"a6m4h-0-0\">Total shoulder replacement<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"69b54-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"69b54-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"69b54-0-0\">Shoulder instability or dislocation repair<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"8jm7-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"8jm7-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"8jm7-0-0\">Any type of arthroscopy in the arm, which are generally performed to diagnose and treat joint problems<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3aa8b-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3aa8b-0-0\">Side Effects of an Interscalene Block<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"d36hi-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"d36hi-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"d36hi-0-0\">An interscalene block comes with a few side effects. <\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"d36hi-1-0\">However<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"d36hi-2-0\">, most side effects go away once the anesthetic wears off. Patients undergoing this type of regional anesthetic may experience:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\" data-offset-key=\"2hpef-0-0\">\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"2hpef-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"2hpef-0-0\"><strong>Shortness of breath:<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"2hpef-0-1\"> Sometimes, the interscalene block can numb part of the diaphragm. As a result, patients may experience shortness of breath. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"2hpef-1-0\">It\u2019s important to note that patients will still be able to breathe, they <\/span><\/span><span class=\"qualifier\"><span data-offset-key=\"2hpef-2-0\">just<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"2hpef-3-0\"> may not be able to take a full deep breath like they <\/span><\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"2hpef-4-0\">normally<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"2hpef-5-0\"> would<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"2hpef-6-0\">.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"32n73-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"32n73-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><strong>Blurred vision:<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"32n73-0-1\"> Sometimes the interscalene block can numb surrounding nerves that send signals to the face<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"32n73-1-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"32n73-2-0\">If that happens, patients may experience blurred vision, droopy eyelids, and pupil size changes on the same side of the body that\u2019s enduring surgery<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"32n73-3-0\">. <\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"30nn7-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"30nn7-0-0\"><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><strong>Hoarse or raspy voice:<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"30nn7-0-1\"> Additionally, the interscalene block can numb some surrounding nerves that assist voice box functioning<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"30nn7-1-0\">. As a result, patients may experience a hoarse or raspy voice. <\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"4pbib-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"4pbib-0-0\"><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><strong>Difficulty swallowing:<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"4pbib-0-1\"> As stated <\/span><\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"4pbib-1-0\">previously<\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"4pbib-2-0\">, some surrounding nerves that supply the voice box can <\/span><\/span><span class=\"passivevoice\"><span data-offset-key=\"4pbib-3-0\">be numbed<\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"4pbib-4-0\"> from this anesthetic<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4pbib-5-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"4pbib-6-0\">Another side effect of this is that patients can wake up feeling like they have a lump in their throat, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"4pbib-7-0\">therefore<\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"4pbib-8-0\"> making it difficult to swallow food or water<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4pbib-9-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"4pbib-10-0\">Until the anesthesia <\/span><\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"4pbib-11-0\">fully<\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"4pbib-12-0\"> wears off, patients can deal with this through conscious swallowing, or forcing themselves to swallow food and water<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4pbib-13-0\">.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"1qc24-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1qc24-0-0\"><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><strong>Numbness or tingling:<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"1qc24-0-1\"> As the interscalene block wears off after surgery, patients may experience some minor tingling in their shoulder or arm<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1qc24-1-0\">. If this issue doesn\u2019t completely disappear within one or two days, it\u2019s important to contact your surgeon.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"cvrmq-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"cvrmq-0-0\">Possible Complications of an Interscalene Block<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"bo4an-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"bo4an-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"bo4an-0-0\">The interscalene block is generally very safe. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"bo4an-1-0\">But <\/span><\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"bo4an-2-0\">similarly<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"bo4an-3-0\"> to any other drug or procedure, use of this anesthesia comes with possible complications including:<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\" data-offset-key=\"acs6-0-0\">\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"acs6-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"acs6-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"acs6-0-0\">Infection<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"d638q-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"d638q-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"d638q-0-0\">Excess bleeding<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"8eima-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"8eima-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"8eima-0-0\">Punctured carotid artery, which is an artery in the neck that carries blood from the heart to the brain<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"3k530-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3k530-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3k530-0-0\">Local anesthetic toxicity<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"2t2qe-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"2t2qe-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2t2qe-0-0\">Permanent nerve damage<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"5n4k0-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5n4k0-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5n4k0-0-0\">Horner syndrome, a rare condition where a nerve pathway from the brain to the face and the eyes <\/span><span class=\"passivevoice\"><span data-offset-key=\"5n4k0-1-0\">is disrupted<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"5hj2n-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5hj2n-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5hj2n-0-0\">Allergic reaction<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"ftj2l-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ftj2l-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ftj2l-0-0\">Pneumothorax, also known as a collapsed lung<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"6b2as-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"6b2as-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"6b2as-0-0\">Severe low blood pressure<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"brd10-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"brd10-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"brd10-0-0\">Slow heartbeat, also known as bradycardia<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"1090e-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1090e-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1090e-0-0\">Permanent brain damage<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"fpucf-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"fpucf-0-0\">Who Shouldn\u2019t Have an Interscalene Block?<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"7k7hc-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"7k7hc-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7k7hc-0-0\">An interscalene block is not recommended for patients who:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\" data-offset-key=\"4htme-0-0\">\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"4htme-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"4htme-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4htme-0-0\">Are allergic to numbing medications<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"873no-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"873no-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"873no-0-0\">Have active infections<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"12lfl-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"12lfl-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"12lfl-0-0\">Are using blood thinners<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"clt6g-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"clt6g-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"clt6g-0-0\">Are pregnant<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"9a45c-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9a45c-0-0\"><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"9a45c-0-0\">Additionally, if you have a history of chronic lung conditions, breathing difficulties, COPD, or emphysema, you should ask your surgeon if an interscalene block would be appropriate for you<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9a45c-1-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"9a45c-2-0\">Patients with breathing difficulties could react <\/span><\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"9a45c-3-0\">negatively<\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"9a45c-4-0\"> with this anesthesia because of the shortness of breath and pneumothorax side effects<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9a45c-5-0\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5rshh-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5rshh-0-0\">Call the Pain Relief Center Today<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2sdrm\" data-offset-key=\"8g7qf-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"8g7qf-0-0\"><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"8g7qf-0-0\">If you\u2019re experiencing chronic shoulder or arm pain, there are surgical and non-surgical treatment options available<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"8g7qf-1-0\">. <\/span><span 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