Tiếng Việt >> Indications Femoral nerve blockade is useful in conjunction with other lower extremity blocks in treating complex regional pain syndrome and as an aid to decrease knee and ankle pain during physical therapy. Techniques After informed consent is obtained, the patient is placed in the supine position, and the femoral artery is located. […]
Category Archives: Nerve Block
Tiếng Việt >> Indications Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve blockade is useful for diagnosing and treating pain in the lateral thigh, thought to be from irritation of this nerve. Techniques After informed consent is obtained, the patient is placed in a supine position, and the anterosuperior iliac spine is palpated. The patient is prepared in a […]
Tiếng Việt >> Indications The caudal approach to the epidural space is used to treat pain in the lower back and pelvis. Techniques After informed consent is obtained, the patient may be placed in a variety of positions, with patient comfort probably as the prime concern. The preferred position is the lateral Sims’ position with […]
Indications Lumbar sympathetic blockade is useful for diagnosing and treating pain of sympathetic origin. This includes pain involving the pelvis and lower extremity, secondary to complex regional pain syndrome, vasospastic disorders, and phantom pain. Techniques The spinous process of the second or third lumbar vertebra is palpated, and a point is marked 4 cm lateral […]
Tiếng Việt >> Indications ESI is most effective for lumbosacral radiculopathy associated with intervertebral disc herniation, bulging, or degeneration. The main criterion for success is the presence of nerve root inflammation that can be relieved by the steroid. ESI also has been used to treat pain from degenerative joint disease, scoliosis, spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis, postlaminectomy syndrome, […]
Indications Celiac plexus blockade is useful for diagnosing and treating pain of sympathetic origin. This includes pain involving the viscera, abdomen, and pelvis, secondary to cancer, complex regional pain syndrome, and vasospastic disorders. Techniques After informed consent is obtained, the patient is placed in the prone position with a pillow under the abdomen. The inferior […]
Tiếng Việt >> Indications Nerve root blockade is useful in diagnosing and treating pain present in a dermatomal distribution. Techniques After informed consent is obtained, the patient is placed in the prone position, and a line perpendicular to the axis of the spine is drawn across the top of the spinous process. In the lumbar […]
Tiếng Việt >> Indications Intercostal blockade is used to treat pain from herpes zoster, rib fractures, and intercostal neuropathies. It is also used to diagnose unusual abdominal or chest wall pain. Techniques After informed consent is obtained, the patient is placed in either the prone or lateral position. In the lateral position, the injection site […]
