Efficacy of ultrasound guided suprascapular block in patients with chronic shoulder pain: observational, retrospective study

Introduction: Painful shoulder syndrome is a frequent condition among the elderly and an important cause of functional disability. As the conservative treatment is not always effective, ultrasound guided suprascapular nerve blockade presents as an important alternative treatment. Objective: To evalu...

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Main Authors: Nuno Sá Malheiro, Nuno Ricardo Afonso, Diamantino Pereira, Belinda Oliveira, Carmélia Ferreira, Ana Cristina Cunha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-01-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0104001420300038