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Do regional anesthetic blocks affect sensory and motor fibers both? for ex. interscalene block- is there still limb motor control during procedure?
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Regional anesthesia : Great question. It all depends on the strength or concentration of the local anesthetic used for the block. The higher the strength, the more likely you will have sensory and motor blockade. The lower the strength, the more likely it will be a sensory block without a motor block.
Answered 4/6/2016
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Regional anesthesia : Yes, regional anesthetic blocks affect both sensory and motor fibers. Your limb will become limp during the procedure.
Answered 2/26/2016
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