Upper-arm weakness (paresis) or paralysis indicates peripheral-nerve damage to the brachial plexus, a network of lower cervical and upper thoracic spinal nerves supplying the arm, forearm ...

Recent study aimed to compare the effectiveness of combined PECS 1 block and intercostal nerve block with local infiltration as an analgesic technique during Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device ...

Overall the sixth space or below was found in 83% of insertions (80 of 96 sides). In the fifth intercostal space, the long thoracic nerve ran posterior to the marker placed in all cases and the ...

Objectives International guidelines exist for chest drain insertion and recommend identifying the fifth intercostal space or above, around the midaxillary line. In a recent study, applying these ...

5. Intercostal Neuralgia Intercostal neuralgia is a condition in which nerve pain (neuropathic pain) arises from an injury, nerve impingement, and other causes. It can be challenging to diagnose and ...