This is a double-blind prospective randomized control trial. The primary hypothesis is that the preservation of motor function is superior in distal forearm blocks compared to supraclavicular block. The secondary outcomes include patient satisfaction, surgeon's satisfaction, rate of block success, onset and duration of block.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
14
Proximal Brachial plexus block: 15 mls saline injected in distal forearm nerve block and 15 mls of 1.5% Mepivacaine injected to the brachial plexus via the supraclavicular approach. Distal forearm block: 15 mls 1.5% Mepivacaine injected in distal forearm nerve block and 15 mls of saline injected to the brachial plexus via the supraclavicular approach
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Grip Strength
Maximal Grip Strength x3 using dynanometer
Time frame: 6 months
Patient Satisfaction
Patient satisfaction on a linear numerical scale
Time frame: 6 months
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