Nerve block for hand/arm surgery

The nerves at the level of the forearm (e.g. for carpal tunnel, jumping finger) or armpit (for more extensive procedures) are anaesthetised. Depending on the anticipated post-operative pain, short or long-acting anaesthesia will be chosen so that the patient feels as comfortable as possible after the procedure. As these are often brief procedures, no general anaesthesia is needed. This allows the patient to eat and drink faster, and discharge from hospital is also usually smoother.

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Latest publication date: 13/08/2024
Supervising author: Dr Vanoverschelde Henk