Novel technique in ED: supracondylar ultrasound-guided nerve block for reduction of distal radius fractures
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Sedat Bilge, MD
, Murtaza Kaya, MD
, Guclu Aydin, MD
, Orhan Cinar, MD
Department of Emergency Medicine, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
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Fig. 1
Ultrasound-guided view of anatomical structures during procedure. Abbreviation: RN, radial nerve.
Fig. 2
Location of the supracondylar radial block puncture side.
Distal radius fractures (DRFs) of the wrist are the most common upper extremity fracture presented to an emergency department (ED). Distal radius fracture, requiring manipulation and reduction, is frequently encountered in the ED. Several methods have been used for pain management during the procedure. These include peripheral nerve block (PNB), hematoma block (HB), intravenous regional anesthesia (IVRA), procedural sedation analgesia (PSA), nitrous oxide and general anesthesia
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. Ultrasound (US)–guided PNBs, performed by emergency physicians, have gradually gained a place in emergency practice.
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