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Myoclonus following a Peripheral Nerve Block.

Arlene J Hudson¹, Kevin B Guthmiller, Marian N Hyatt

¹Department of Anesthesiology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA.

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Summary

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Myoclonus is a rare complication after anesthesia, sometimes linked to nerve issues. This case shows self-limiting myoclonus occurred after a routine peripheral nerve block in a healthy individual.

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Area of Science:

Anesthesiology
Neurology

Background:

Myoclonus is an uncommon perioperative complication.
It can arise after neuraxial anesthesia or from peripheral nerve lesions.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a case of myoclonus following a peripheral nerve block.
To highlight its occurrence in a healthy patient.

Main Methods:

Case report of a healthy patient experiencing myoclonus.
Description of the event following a peripheral nerve block.

Main Results:

The patient experienced self-limiting myoclonus.
The complication occurred after a routine peripheral nerve block.

Conclusions:

Myoclonus can occur as a rare complication of peripheral nerve blocks.
The condition can be self-limiting even in healthy patients.