A case series of suprascapular nerve block (with an historical comparator) for shoulder pain in motor neurone disease.

Background: Shoulder pain is a distressing but under-reported and poorly managed symptom in people with motor neurone disease.

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the efficacy of suprascapular nerve block for the management of shoulder pain in patients with motor neurone disease.

Methods: A total of 27 patients with motor neurone disease and shoulder pain were offered a suprascapular nerve block.