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JOURNAL ARTICLE
REVIEW
Ultrasound-guided hematoma block for distal radial and ulnar fractures.
Journal of Emergency Medicine 2015 March
BACKGROUND: Hematoma blocks of the radius can provide excellent analgesia for simple distal radius fractures. However, the landmark-based approach can be difficult, and ultrasound guidance may improve success of the block and analgesia during reduction. There is limited literature describing the ultrasound-guided approach, and prior case descriptions have not involved comminuted fractures or concomitant ulnar styloid fractures.
OBJECTIVES: This report reviews the technique of the ultrasound-guided hematoma block for distal radius fractures and introduces a second step, which can be used in the case of concomitant distal ulna fractures.
DISCUSSION: The use of the ultrasound-guided hematoma block allows for direct visualization of needle advancement, as well as a simple approach to anesthetizing most distal radial and ulnar fractures.
CONCLUSION: The ultrasound-guided hematoma block may be helpful in improving anesthesia of complicated distal radial and ulnar fractures, especially when landmark-based localization is difficult.
OBJECTIVES: This report reviews the technique of the ultrasound-guided hematoma block for distal radius fractures and introduces a second step, which can be used in the case of concomitant distal ulna fractures.
DISCUSSION: The use of the ultrasound-guided hematoma block allows for direct visualization of needle advancement, as well as a simple approach to anesthetizing most distal radial and ulnar fractures.
CONCLUSION: The ultrasound-guided hematoma block may be helpful in improving anesthesia of complicated distal radial and ulnar fractures, especially when landmark-based localization is difficult.
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