nerve block complications

Nerve Block Complications: What Patients Should Know

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The appointment is on the calendar, the procedure sounds straightforward, and then one question keeps returning: what could go wrong with a nerve block? A patient may hear about numbness, weakness, bleeding, infection, or even nerve damage and wonder whether normal recovery will feel like a complication. The most useful answer isn't a list of … Read more

Nerve Block Side Effects After Surgery What to Expect

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Waking after surgery with an arm or leg that feels numb, heavy, warm, or strangely disconnected can be unsettling. A patient may look at the limb, try to move it, and immediately wonder whether the nerve block caused damage. In most cases, these sensations reflect the intended temporary effect of the anesthetic, but the pattern … Read more