Comparative effectiveness of anterior and posterior approaches for interscalene brachial plexus block: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Interscalene Brachial Plexus Blocks (ISBPB) are highly effective forms of anesthesia for surgeries involving the upper arm, shoulder, and neck. Recently, there has been a growing interest in comparing the advantages and limitations of the anterior and posterior approaches.

Methods

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine whether the anterior or posterior approach to ISBPB offers a clinical advantage regarding complete block rates and time to block completion. We included randomized controlled trials comparing the anterior and posterior techniques for ISBPB while excluding studies with overlapping populations, comparisons of blocks other than interscalene, and articles written in a non-English language.

Results

The search strategy identi

SUBMITTER: Ciconini LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11625346 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature