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A 33-year-old member asked:
preparing for pisiform wrist surgery, what is best/longest lasting nerve block? is brachial axillary longer/wider cover than wrist block? any others?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Simonsanswered
Anesthesiology 39 years experience
Ancillary block: An axillary block would be my choice - these blocks are done under ultrasound guidance safely by trained anesthesiologists the wrist block can work but would not give relief from pain associated with a tourniquet if used by the surgeon. Axillary blocks may last up to 24 hours with the longer acting anesthetics and the addition of steroid.
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Dr. James Henninganswered
Anesthesiology 50 years experience
That Depends..: Wrist blocks are used most often for procedures lasting 30 minutes or less, unless supplemented by other nerve blocks that allow forearm tourniquet placement. Length of anesthesia relates more to anesthetic used +/- Epinephrine than block technique. Brachial plexus blocks work well if supplemented by a musculocutaneous nerve block. Bottom line: rely on your experienced anesthesiologist to advise!
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What is the best treatment for arthritic knee pain aside surgery?
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Dr. Frederick Buechel, jr. mdanswered
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Multi-Modal approach: Here are many non surgical options of things to try to reduce pain or improve function before moving on to surgery.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
What causes nerve pain in your foot? What stops it and will it cause me to not be able to work?
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Dr. Eric Lulloveanswered
Podiatry 19 years experience
Neuritis: Nerve pain or numbness or burning is a common symptom associated with entrapment of a peripheral nerve in the foot. It is not debilitating, but very annoying. See your local podiatrist, an injection may be necessary to block the nerve and re-assess the symptoms post-injection.
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A 44-year-old male asked:
Constant swelling in hands and arms feel like they are burning along with severe fatigue?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gaston Moran Celayesanswered
Internal Medicine 26 years experience
Consult your physici: Consult your physician. He/she will probably can pinpoint the possible cause/causes after questioning and examining you. You might need labs or other studies to confirm or rule out diseases.
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