Clinical Efficacy of Supraclavicular Block for Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery

Comparison Between Ultrasound-guided Supraclavicular and Interscalene Brachial Plexus Blocks in the Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery

The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of supraclavicular and interscalene brachial plexus blocks in the patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery.

This study aims to compare supraclavicular brachial plexus block to interscalene brachial plexus block with regard to degree of sensory and motor blockades, side effects and complications of the blocks, and frequency of intraoperative analgesics or antihypertensives use.

Inclusion Criteria:

• American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I-II
• Body mass index < 35 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

• Neurologic deficits on the side to be blocked
• Infection or inflammation at the puncture site for brachial plexus block
• Psychiatric disorders
• Patient refusal
• Difficulty to communicate
• Coagulation deficiencies