What is Suprascapular Nerve Block?
Category: Procedures
Generic name: Nerve Block
A nerve block relieves pain by interrupting how pain signals are sent to your brain. It is done by injecting a substance, such as alcohol or phenol, into or around a nerve or into the spine. The suprascapular nerve originates in the midsection of the body and runs through the shoulder.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 1 | 0 | |
| Pain in neck and shoulder radiating down my arm to my elbow | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Suprascapular Nerve Block
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Numbness and tingling with pins and needles | 1 |
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