Efficacy of ultrasound guided suprascapular block in patients with chronic shoulder pain: observational, retrospective study
Eficácia do bloqueio do nervo supraescapular guiado por ultrassom em pacientes com dor crônica no ombro: estudo observacional retrospectivo
Nuno Sá Malheiro, Nuno Ricardo Afonso, Diamantino Pereira, Belinda Oliveira, Carmélia Ferreira, Ana Cristina Cunha
Abstract
Introduction
Painful shoulder syndrome is a frequent condition among the elderly and an important cause of functional disability. As the conservative treatment is not always effective, ultrasound guided suprascapular nerve blockade presents as an important alternative treatment.
Objective
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the use of 0.25% levobupivacaine and 40 mg of triamcinolone in the suprascapular nerve blockade in patients with chronic pain in the shoulder.
Methods
A retrospective, descriptive and analytical study of 71 patients submitted to suprascapular nerve infiltration between August 2014 and March 2017. Surveys were carried out to patients before the technique was performed, after 72 hours and at 1, 3 and 6 months. Pain intensity was assessed using a numeric pain scale (NPS).
Results
Out of the 71 patients who underwent a blockade of the suprascapular nerve, 81.2% reported a decrease in pain at 72 hours. In the first, third and sixth month, respectively, 89.8%, 76.1% and 61.8% of the patients presented pain relief. A statistically significant difference (p < 0.001) was verified between NPS and the 4 moments assessed after the technique. 43.7% had total pain remission (NPS = 0) at six months. Global effectiveness of suprascapular nerve blockade was 60.6% and for the subgroup of patients with rotators’ cuff patology was 62.2%. No complications were reported regarding the suprascapular nerve block.
Conclusion
The results show that ultrasound-guided blockade of the suprascapular nerve using 0.25% levobupivacaine and 40 mg of triamcinolone is a safe and effective treatment in patients with chronic shoulder pain.
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Resumo
Introdução
A síndrome do ombro doloroso é uma condição frequente entre os idosos e uma causa importante de incapacidade funcional na população em geral. O tratamento conservador nem sempre é eficaz, pelo que o bloqueio do nervo supraescapular guiado por ecografia apresenta-se como uma opção de tratamento válida.
Objetivo
Avaliação da eficácia e segurança do uso de levobupivacaína a 0,25% e 40 mg de triancinolona no bloqueio do nervo supraescapular ecoguiado em doentes com dor crônica no ombro.
Métodos
Realizou-se um estudo retrospectivo observacional, descritivo e analítico com 71 doentes submetidos à infiltração do nervo supraescapular entre agosto de 2014 e março de 2017. Foram aplicados questionários antes da realização da técnica e após 72 horas, 1, 2 e 6 meses. A intensidade da dor foi avaliada usando a Escala de Avaliação Numérica (EAN).
Resultados
Dos 71 doentes submetidos ao bloqueio do nervo supraescapular; 81,2% referiram diminuição da dor às 72 horas. Aos primeiro, terceiro e sexto mês, respectivamente 89,8%; 76.1% e 61,8% apresentaram melhoria da dor. Verificou-se uma diferença estatisticamente significativa (p < 0,001), entre a EAN inicial e os 4 momentos após a realização da técnica. 43,7% dos doentes tiveram remissão total da dor (EAN = 0) aos seis meses. A eficácia global do bloqueio do nervo supraescapular foi de 60,6% e, para o subgrupo com patologia da coifa dos rotadores, de 62,2%. Nenhuma complicação do bloqueio do NSE foi registrada.
Conclusão
Este estudo mostra que o bloqueio ecoguiado do NSE usando levobupivacaína a 0,25% e 40 mg de triancinolona é um procedimento seguro e eficaz em doentes com dor crônica no ombro.
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