[Comparative study between interscalenar and supraclavicular nerve block for the reposition of humero-scapular...

We report experiences in 39 patients, on whom we carried out nerve blocks for shoulder reduction. In 20 cases we used the method described by Kulenkampff and in 19 cases we used the method described by Winnie. Both methods are described. In 7 patients the nerve block had to be complemented with analgetics. There were no relevant clinical complications in our study. Because of possible serious incidents in both methods, a technical procedure and strict control of the patient should be observed.