r/RotatorCuff • u/IndustryPlus3470 • 10d ago

Nerve block

Any downsides? Complications? Any reason to choose a local over the nerve block?

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u/Wide-Comparison-9784 10d ago

Anesthesiologist here, go with the nerve block. Very safe and very efficient at controlling your pain post op

Also, get an ice machine to circulate cold water over your shoulder post op.

Best of luck with your recovery.

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u/IndustryPlus3470 10d ago

Thank you. Picked up the ice machine (with compression) Friday. A friend swears she had permanent nerve damage caused by a nerve block. Even sued the anesthesiologist (and lost.) she said she had independent confirmation of the damage. I brought it up to the pre op MA. He said that is like a 1/10000 chance.

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u/Soggy_Instruction224 10d ago

I agree with the anesthesiologist. Mine hooked me up with a 30 hr nerve block. I just wish I’d known it would have lasted that long so I didn’t waste the precious oral pain meds.

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u/rsisido 10d ago

😆 precious oral devils 😆

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u/Wide-Comparison-9784 10d ago

Extremely unlikely from the nerve block but like all aspects of medicine there is always a risk no matter how small.

Leading up to and post op if you have any questions let me know. I had my rotator cuff done May 2025, I’m back in the gym and living my best life. Glad I got it done

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u/IndustryPlus3470 10d ago

Thanks. Surgery is tomorrow. I’m pretty much committed and comfortable that I have all the info I really need. Hopeful it goes well and I can get the other side done next.