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[Neuropathies following hand surgery under supraclavicular plexus anesthesia]
Handchirurgie
|January 1, 1977
Summary
Neuralgic amyotrophy, a painful shoulder condition, can occur days after supraclavicular brachial plexus anesthesia. This report details 15 cases, exploring potential causes of this post-operative complication.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Anesthesiology
- Pain Medicine
Context:
- Post-operative complications following surgical procedures.
- Supraclavlavicular brachial plexus anesthesia as a common anesthetic technique.
- Delayed onset shoulder girdle pain as a presenting symptom.
Purpose:
- To report and analyze 15 cases of neuralgic amyotrophy.
- To investigate the potential causes of post-operative shoulder pain after brachial plexus anesthesia.
- To discuss the diagnostic considerations for neuralgic amyotrophy.
Summary:
- Fifteen patients developed shoulder girdle pain several days after supraclavicular brachial plexus anesthesia.
- Neurological examinations supported a diagnosis of neuralgic amyotrophy.
- The study explores the etiology of this post-anesthetic complication.
Impact:
- Enhances understanding of neuralgic amyotrophy following regional anesthesia.
- Informs clinicians about a potential, delayed complication of brachial plexus blocks.
- Contributes to the differential diagnosis of shoulder pain in the post-operative period.