ORLANDO, Fla. — Suprascapular nerve block has been shown efficacious in both outpatient shoulder arthroscopy and inpatient shoulder surgery. In addition, the technique avoids some of the problems ...

Research published in the Canadian Journal of Anesthesia detailed the outcomes associated with the use of peripheral nerve blocks in ambulatory shoulder surgery. The researchers studied 1,623 ...

BOSTON — Patients who underwent shoulder arthroplasty and received liposomal bupivacaine for postoperative pain management had results similar to patients who received a continuous peripheral nerve ...

Osteoarthritis patients report significant pain relief after treatment with cooled radiofrequency ablation, a new technique that "stuns" sensory nerves in shoulder and hip joints to reduce — and ...

A nerve block works by preventing pain signals from reaching the brain. There are permanent and temporary options. Both are generally safe procedures. Nerve blocks are an effective way to prevent, ...

A pinched nerve can cause shoulder pain, weakness, and numbness. Treatment may include physical therapy and pain relievers. A nerve can become pinched when bone spurs form around the spinal discs.

If your shoulder is numb, the nerves in your shoulder joint are probably involved. Nerves send messages to and from the body and brain. This allows you to feel different sensations, including pain and ...