A Novel Technique: Ultrasound-Guided Serratus Anterior Plane Block for the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Intercostal Neuralgia. A Case Report.

Serratus anterior plane block has been used for pain management during the acute period of conditions affecting the thorax, such as post-thoracotomy recovery, rib fracture, and breast surgery recovery. Here, we report the use of serratus anterior plane block in post-traumatic chronic pain treatment. We describe a case of post-traumatic chronic intercostal neuralgia, in which successful pain relief was achieved via repeated injections of local anesthetic and steroid combinations in the serratus anterior plane under ultrasonographic guidance. This novel technique is easy to administer, reliable, and warrants further investigation with regard to its use for rehabilitation of patients who are suffering from post-traumatic chronic neuropathies of the chest wall.