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- Nerve transfer surgery is an effective way to restore function in paralyzed muscles, with the trapezius plane block (TPB) enhancing pain management during the procedure.
- TPB targets specific nerve branches to provide long-lasting pain relief and is used in conjunction with other pain management strategies.
- This technique helps improve patient comfort and encourages quicker recovery by enabling early movement post-surgery.
Article Abstract
Nerve transfer surgery has emerged as a promising approach to restoring function in paralyzed muscles. The trapezius plane block (TPB) blocks the thoracic branches of the posterior primary rami, providing extended analgesia in nerve transfer surgeries. The case report describes the analgesia profiling of a young man who suffered a traumatic pan-brachial plexus injury and underwent a spinal accessory nerve to the suprascapular nerve transfer. TPB was utilized as a part of multimodal analgesia. TPB represents an advancement in regional anesthesia, providing extended analgesia and reducing opioid consumption. TPB can promote patient comfort and facilitate early mobilization.
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