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Interscalene regional anesthesia for shoulder surgery.

Julie Y Bishop1, Mark Sprague, Jonathan Gelber

  • 1Leni and Peter W. May Department of Orthopaedics, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY 10029, USA.

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume
|May 4, 2005
PubMed
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Interscalene regional block is a successful anesthesia for shoulder surgery, with a 97% success rate and low complication rates. This technique is effective for various procedures, including arthroplasty and fracture fixation.

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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Orthopaedic Surgery

Background:

  • Regional anesthesia is increasingly used for orthopaedic procedures.
  • Interscalene regional block for shoulder surgery faces resistance due to concerns about failure and complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of interscalene regional block for shoulder surgery.
  • To assess the success and complication rates of this regional anesthesia technique.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 568 consecutive shoulder surgery patients.
  • Analysis of anesthetic and orthopaedic records for 547 patients.
  • Documentation of block success, failure, and complications.

Main Results:

  • 97% of interscalene blocks were successful (462/478 planned blocks).

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  • Block success was independent of surgery type or duration.
  • Low complication rate: 2.3% minor complications (11 sensory neuropathies, 1 CRPS), no major complications.

    • Conclusions:

    • Interscalene regional block is effective for diverse shoulder surgeries like arthroplasty and fracture fixation.
    • Skilled administration by dedicated anesthesiologists ensures high success and low complication rates.