Suprascapular nerve block for persistent rotator cuff lesions
Vecchio, P.C.; Adebajo, A.O.; Hazleman, B.L.
Journal of Rheumatology 20(3): 453-455
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0315-162X PMID: 8478851 Document Number: 422261
The suprascapular nerve supplies sensory nerves to the posterosuperior aspect of the shoulder, including major portions of the rotator cuff. Suprascapular nerve block using steroid/bupivacaine is temporarily effective in reducing pain in rotator cuff tendinitis and tears, improving movement range in tendinitis and is possible in an outpatient setting with little or no complication risk.