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Optimizing Pain Management: A Comparative Review of Regional Anesthesia Techniques for Unilateral Shoulder Surgeries

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Last updated: 09 Mar 2025

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Medicine

Abstract

Postoperative pain management is a critical aspect of shoulder surgeries, necessitating effective and safe anesthesia techniques to optimize patient outcomes. This study provides a comparative analysis of regional anesthesia techniques for pain relief in unilateral shoulder surgeries, focusing on their efficacy, safety, and clinical implications. Various regional anesthesia approaches, including the interscalene block, paracoracoid subscapularis plane block, infraclavicular block, and subomohyoid block, were evaluated based on their analgesic effectiveness, duration of pain relief, and associated complications. The interscalene block remains the gold standard due to its superior pain control, but its potential for phrenic nerve palsy and respiratory complications limits its universal application. The paracoracoid subscapularis plane block has emerged as a promising alternative, offering a reliable sensory and motor blockade while minimizing adverse respiratory effects. The infraclavicular and subomohyoid blocks provide additional options, with varying degrees of efficacy and safety. Clinical studies and evidence-based practices highlight the need for a tailored approach, considering patient-specific factors, surgical requirements, and anesthetic expertise. While regional anesthesia offers significant advantages, including reduced opioid consumption, early rehabilitation, and shorter hospital stays, complications such as nerve injuries and diaphragmatic dysfunction remain concerns. Future research should explore innovative techniques, multimodal analgesia strategies, and long-term outcomes to refine regional anesthesia protocols for shoulder surgeries.

DOI

10.21608/ermhs.2025.358100.1037

Keywords

Regional anesthesia, shoulder surgery, Postoperative Pain, Interscalene block, paracoracoid subscapularis plane block

Authors

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Shawky

Last Name

MA

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Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Fayoum

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111@gmail.com

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First Name

Hamed

Last Name

MA

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Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Fayoum

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ptrservices2022@gmail.com

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Orcid

0009-0008-9479-4038

First Name

Boules

Last Name

ML

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Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Fayoum

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9515951@gmail.com

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First Name

Botros

Last Name

JM

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Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Fayoum

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29fcs@gmail.com

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-

First Name

Sirry

Last Name

NM

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-

Affiliation

Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Fayoum

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95155@gmail.com

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-

First Name

Farghaly

Last Name

OS

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Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Fayoum

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dfdssdf@gmail.com

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Volume

4

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1

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54199

Issue Date

2025-03-01

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2025-02-04

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2025-03-01

Page Start

33

Page End

40

Online ISSN

3009-7576

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415,139

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Review article

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3,134

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Publication Title

Egyptian Reviews for Medical and Health Sciences

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https://ermhs.journals.ekb.eg/

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Optimizing Pain Management: A Comparative Review of Regional Anesthesia Techniques for Unilateral Shoulder Surgeries

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09 Mar 2025