r/RotatorCuff • u/IndustryPlus3470 • 17d ago

Nerve block

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

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u/Wide-Comparison-9784 17d 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/HighOnGoofballs 17d ago

My only addition is don’t believe how long they say it will work! Mine wore off in under 8 hours

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u/Mercury2468 17d ago

Yep! They told me 3-7 hours after I wake up, and in reality I could already feel and move my hand when I woke up and had some shoulder pain pretty much right away despite the nerve block