A new and simplified approach to target the suprascapular nerve with ultrasound

To the Editor: As was described in a recent review article on the suprascapular nerve, this nerve receives sensory input from the glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joints, rotator cuff, and posterior two thirds of the capsule of the shoulder joint. The suprascapular nerve is a popular target for su...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of clinical anesthesia 2013-06, Vol.25 (4), p.347-348
1. Verfasser:	Hackworth, Robert J., MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Anesthesia Anesthesia & Perioperative Care Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy Anesthetics, Local - administration & dosage Biological and medical sciences Humans Male Medical sciences Nerve Block - methods Pain management Pain Medicine Patient satisfaction Shoulder Shoulder Pain - drug therapy Ultrasonic imaging Ultrasonography, Interventional - methods
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Zusammenfassung:	To the Editor: As was described in a recent review article on the suprascapular nerve, this nerve receives sensory input from the glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joints, rotator cuff, and posterior two thirds of the capsule of the shoulder joint. The suprascapular nerve is a popular target for surgical and acute pain as well as chronic shoulder pain [1].
ISSN:	0952-8180 1873-4529
DOI:	10.1016/j.jclinane.2013.01.006