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Cervical Erector Spinae Plane Block for Shoulder Arthroscopy: A Favorable Alternative to Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block? A Randomized Non-Inferiority Trial.
Pain and therapy·August 1, 2026·PMID 42126696
Why it mattersInterscalene blocks are effective but frequently cause hemidiaphragmatic paralysis, limiting use in patients with respiratory compromise. Cervical ESPB may offer comparable analgesia with a better safety profile, expanding regional anesthesia options for shoulder surgery.
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