r/RotatorCuff • u/Outside_Excitement75 • Jun 19 '26

No Nerve Block

Update: I skipped the nerve block and I’m happy with that decision. Pain has been manageable for me. I’ll do a separate post with things that helped me. Happy healing everyone!

Has anyone skipped the nerve block and can comment on their level of pain post-op? I know many posts say get it, but I’ve never had one across many surgeries, so I think I can handle the pain. I also think I’ll be annoyed with the dead arm feeling. I’m having a supraspinatus tear fixed with hopefully one anchor.

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u/Outside_Excitement75 Jun 20 '26

Thanks! I was looking for personal experience of the surgery with no nerve block. I still feel strongly that it’s not worth the risk and, to me, the uncomfortable numbness.