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S1:E10 "Giving You the Cold Shoulder (Tips for Shoulder Surgery from Awake to Phrenic-Free)"

Block It Like It’s Hot

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Controversy in Shoulder Surgery Terminology

This chapter delves into the controversy surrounding the naming of the superior trunk in shoulder surgery, with anatomists expressing annoyance at its designation as the upper trunk instead. Additionally, the concept of using the superior trunk block to reduce the incidence of phrenic nerve block is discussed, along with potential risks associated with the block.

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