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SUPRASCAPULAR NERVE BLOCK
Suprascapular notch block is a simple procedure, usually used to treat suprascapular neuralgia. These results in shoulder area pain and discomfort and pain in the area of the belly of the supraspinatus muscle and tendon. The procedure involves the use of a small needle to access the suprascapular notch block, which lies lateral in the groove where the supraspinatus tendon begins to form, and hugs the supraspinatus portion of the scapula laterally. The patient is then injected with local anesthetic and Depo-steroids to a tune of about 6 cc to 10 cc of injection, to achieve a block and reduction of the pain.

COMPLICATIONS: Very rare to none.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Other than allergy to medication and anticoagulation or bleeding disorders, there are no significant contraindications.

SEDATIVES: Not usually needed for this procedure.

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