Enhancing postoperative recovery with pecs and serratus plane blocks in breast surger...

The systematic review and meta-analysis by Grape et al. 2020 highlights the efficacy of Pectoral Nerves (PECS) blocks and Serratus Plane Blocks (SPB) in managing postoperative pain after breast surgeries. This ...

Case study: Bimalleolar fracture completed under a popliteal sciatic nerve block

Case presentation A 70-year-old patient with a history of renal insufficiency presented at our facility with a bimalleolar fracture. The patient was scheduled for the removal of an external fixator, followed by...

Understanding the cervical plexus: Anatomy, blocks, and clinical relevance

A cervical plexus block is indicated for carotid endarterectomy, superficial neck procedures, and clavicle fracture analgesia. This block targets the cervical plexus, which is formed by the anterior rami of the...

Case study: Free flap surgery in a high-risk patient

Case presentation An 80-year-old patient with a history of critical aortic stenosis and a documented DNR order was presented to the operating room. The patient had a history of recurring episodes of congestive ...

New Insights into the Spread of Costoclavicular Brachial Plexus Block: A Cadaveric St...

A costoclavicular block anesthetizes the brachial plexus at the level of the cords (i.e., lateral, medial, and posterior cords) resulting in anesthesia of the arm below the shoulder. The technique is emerging a...

Case study: Flexor tendon release completed under median and ulnar nerve blocks at th...

Case presentation A 56-year-old woman presented six weeks postoperatively from a surgical repair of a flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) laceration. She demonstrated an active flexion dysfunction of the fifth dig...