Combining blocks versus interscalene brachial plexus block: a real advantage or just comparing apples to apples?

Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 2026

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Authors: Amritpal S Randhawa, Michelle Chong, Edward R. Mariano
DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2026-108005
Cited by: 1
References: 8

Abstract

We read with interest the study by Bravo et al comparing interscalene brachial plexus block (ISB) with combined infraclavicular brachial plexus block (ICB) and anterior suprascapular nerve block (SSNB) for shoulder arthroscopy.[1][1] We commend the authors for their work, but wish to offer a few

Fields of Study & Subjects

Anesthesia and Pain Management Shoulder Injury and Treatment Surgical Sutures and Adhesives

Publication details

Journal / source
Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine
Publisher
BMJ
Pages
rapm–2026
Publication date
23 June 2026
Language
EN