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Forearmed is Forewarned: Bits and Bobs of the Plexus

Block It Like It’s Hot

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How to Block the Musculic Util Nerve of the Forearm

To block the musculic cutaneous nerve and the medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm, one approach is to use the veins above the elbow crease. The bazilic vein and cephalic vein can be located, and the lateral and medial cutaneous nerves lie beside these veins. By applying local anesthetic near these veins, it effectively blocks the nerves for procedures involving the wrist or forearm, eliminating the need for general anesthesia.

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