Brachial Plexus Nerve Block with CT Guidance for Regional Pain Management: Initial Results
Authors:
- Archana WagleAWArchana Wagle
- Diane M. ArmaoDADiane M. Armao
- Sunil DograSDSunil Dogra
- 1 September 2000
- journal article
- Published by Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Radiology
- Vol. 216 (3) , 886-890
Abstract
Brachial plexus nerve blocks are performed to treat patients with chronic pain referable to the brachial plexus. The needle insertion and trajectory are based on palpation of surface landmarks. Occasionally, the surface landmarks are difficult to identify owing to body habitus or anatomic alterations secondary to surgery or radiation therapy. The intent of this manuscript is to describe a technique for brachial plexus block guided with computed tomography and to report our initial results for regional pain management.Keywords
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