What is a supratrochlear nerve block? A supratrochlear nerve block in an injection of anesthetic below the eyebrow to numb the face. A supratrochlear nerve block is a procedure to anesthetize the lower middle portion of the forehead and the bridge of the nose. An anesthetic injection is administered below the eyebrow on the edge …
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What is an infraclavicular nerve block? An infraclavicular nerve block is injected just below the collarbone to numb the brachial plexus, which provides nerve function to the arm. An infraclavicular nerve block is a procedure to numb the brachial plexus nerves, which transmit sensation of the arms. An anesthetic injection is administered below the collarbone (clavicle), adjacent to the brachial …
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What is a posterior tibial nerve block? A posterior tibial nerve block is used to deaden sensation in the foot, usually as part of a surgical procedure. A posterior tibial nerve block is a procedure for numbing a portion of the foot. An anesthetic injection is administered near the ankle on the inside of the leg, close to the posterior …
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What is MS? The early symptoms of MS include numbness, and pins and needles sensation. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which a person’s immune system attacks the cells of their brain and spinal cord. The exact cause of MS is unknown. It is an autoimmune disease — a condition in which the body’s immune system attacks its own …
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What is a tension headache? The exact cause for tension headaches is unknown, but the triggering factors are stress, anxiety, poor posture, depression. and more. A tension headache is the most common type of headache seen in adults. It is so common that we often consider it a normal occurrence. A tension headache is also called a tension-type headache (TTH). …
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What is a maxillary nerve block? A maxillary nerve block is administered to nerves near the upper bone plate of the jaw to numb the face. A maxillary nerve block is a procedure that provides regional anesthesia to parts of the nose, upper jaw, cheek, and mouth. Maxilla is the plate of bone in the front of the face from …
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What is an epidural nerve block? An epidural nerve block is a procedure to block pain by injecting anesthetic medication into the epidural space. The epidural space is the area between the inner wall of the backbone (vertebral column) and the outermost of the three membranes (dura mater) that surround the spinal cord. An epidural nerve block is a procedure …
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What is lupus? Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system targets and attacks its own tissues and organs. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system targets and attacks its own tissues and organs. Interestingly, more than 90% of lupus patients are women, and most of them start experiencing symptoms when …
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What is a digital nerve block? A digital nerve block is a procedure to anesthetize the fingers or toes (digits) by injecting an anesthetic solution at the base of the digit. The injection is widely used for local anesthesia, especially in the emergency department, where people often come in with digital injuries. A digital nerve block is a procedure to …
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What is percutaneous vertebroplasty? Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) is a procedure used to treat and stabilize vertebral (spinal) fractures. The process involves using a type of imaging called fluoroscopy, which provides X-rays in real time, to enable a doctor to inject a concrete-like fast-setting polymer into the damaged vertebrae. A procedure called kyphoplasty often accompanies vertebroplasty. Kyphoplasty is the insertion and …
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