NCT06674551

Suprascapular and Axillary Versus Interscalene Blocks Regarding Phrenic Affection in Shoulder Surgeries

Comparative Study Between Combined Suprascapular and Axillary Nerve Blocks Versus Interscalene Nerve Block Regarding Phrenic Nerve Affection Assessed by Ultrasound Guided Diaphragmatic Excursion in Shoulder Arthroscopy Surgeries

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Ain Shams University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study is aims to compare between combined suprascapular and axillary nerve blocks versus interscalene nerve block regarding phrenic nerve affection assessed by ultrasound guided diaphragmatic excursion in shoulder arthroscopy surgeries.

Detailed description

Interscalene approach of brachial plexus nerve block is recognized as the gold standard technique for postoperative pain control after shoulder arthroscopy surgeries . However, it is associated with major adverse effects and possibly critical complications including phrenic nerve affection. Combined suprascapular and axillary nerve blocks are considered to be a safe and effective alternative to interscalene nerve block for shoulder surgery. Futher studies had been done regarding postoperative analgesia after shoulder arthroscopy surgeries using intersalene nerve block versus suprascapular and axillary nerve blocks. In this study, we will Compare between combined suprascapular and axillary nerve blocks vs interscalene nerve block regarding objective phrenic nerve affection known as a serious complication of interscalene nerve block.

Conditions

• Interscalene Nerve Block
• Suprascapular Nerve
• Shoulder Surgery

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	Suprascapular nerve block and Axillary nerve block	A linear ultrasound probe will be placed in a sagittal plane at the superior medial border of the scapula. The probe will be moved laterally and then placed parallel to the scapular spine. when the needle tip contacts the bone just medial to the spinoglenoid notch and after confirmation of absence of vascular structure by color Doppler, 10 ml of 0.5% bupivacaine will be injected with aspiration every 3 ml to avoid intravascular injection and the spread of the local anaesthetic
PROCEDURE	Interscalene Nerve Block	The ultrasound probe will be placed in the supraclavicular fossa in a transverse orientation, aimed caudad into the thoracic cavity, to visualize the brachial plexus near the subclavian artery. Once identified, the plexus will be followed cephalad where it is found within the brachial plexus fascial sheath in the interscalene groove.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-11-20
• Primary completion: 2025-10-01
• Completion: 2025-11-01
• First posted: 2024-11-05
• Last updated: 2024-11-05