Erector Spinae Plane Versus Interscalene Blocks for Shoulder Surgery
Status:
Not yet recruiting
Trial end date:
2019-08-01
Target enrollment:
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Summary
The goal of this study is the evaluation of erector spinae plane (ESP) blocks as an
alternative to interscalene brachial plexus nerve blocks for rotator cuff repair and total
shoulder arthroplasty procedures. Currently, single shot interscalene nerve blocks are
performed for rotator cuff repair surgeries, and interscalene nerve catheters are placed for
total shoulder arthroplasty surgeries. Erector spinae plane blocks are commonly used as part
of the anesthetic plan for other surgeries, but less so for shoulder surgeries. The
investigators would like to study whether an ESP block can provide similar pain control
compared to an interscalene nerve block, with less risk of upper extremity motor block and
phrenic nerve block.