Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
Gewählte Publikation:
Winkler, L.
Effectiveness of Perineural Nerve Block with Local Anaesthetic and Dexamethasone in Patients with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Humanmedizin; [ Diplomarbeit ] Medizinische Universität Graz; 2024. pp.
- Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz:
- Betreuer*innen:
- Girsch Werner
- Smolle Christian
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- Abstract:
- Objective: The Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) represents the maximum variant of a peripheral nerve compression syndrome. Until now, the identification and management of TOS create a highly difficult challenge. According to the Cochrane Library 2017, it is proven that an injection of Dexamethasone perineural prolongs the duration of the local anesthetic used for brachial plexus nerve blocks. However, the assumption that Dexamethasone perineural leads to long-term pain relief in this nerve compression syndrome is not yet scientifically proven but highly presumable. This pilot trial aims to demonstrate that a scalene nerve block with Dexamethasone perineural contributes to significant pain relief in patients with neurogenic TOS. The primary objectives are to measure the extent and the duration of the pain relief. The secondary objectives are to evaluate the connection between pain reduction and the disability of the upper extremity and the quality of life.