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Brachial Plexus Block in Scottsdale

Pain in your shoulder, arm, or hand can make daily activities tough. Even small movements might feel painful or tiring. At Comprehensive Pain Management in Scottsdale, we provide brachial plexus blocks to ease that pain. This easy procedure targets the nerves to give you relief. If other treatments haven’t worked, this could be the solution you need for lasting improvement.

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What are Brachial Plexus Blocks?

Brachial plexus blocks in Scottsdale work by blocking pain in your shoulder, arm, or hand. The brachial plexus is a set of nerves running from the neck to the fingers. When these nerves become inflamed due to surgery, injury, or long-term pain, a brachial plexus block can help. By placing numbing medicine near these nerves, and sometimes adding a steroid for swelling, we can stop the pain signals from reaching your brain.

What Types of Pain Can Brachial Plexus Blocks Treat?

  • Pain from shoulder surgery
  • Arm fractures
  • Pain after breast surgery
  • Elbow surgery pain
  • Hand or wrist pain
  • Complex regional pain syndrome
  • Chronic shoulder pain

Benefits of Brachial Plexus Blocks in Scottsdale

  • Fast pain relief for shoulder, arm, or hand
  • Helps pinpoint nerve pain sources
  • Reduces nerve swelling
  • Decreases the need for strong pain medications
  • Works well for surgery and nerve-related pain
  • No need for general anesthesia
  • Can be combined with other treatments
  • Relief that often lasts hours or even days

How Brachial Plexus Blocks Work: What to Expect

At your appointment in Scottsdale, here’s what to expect:

  1. We’ll make sure you’re comfortable and relaxed.
  2. The area near your collarbone, neck, or upper arm will be cleaned.
  3. A small ultrasound will help us see the nerves clearly.
  4. We’ll numb the skin and then use a tiny needle to place the medicine near the nerves.
  5. Pain relief usually happens right away, and many people feel better within minutes.

The whole procedure takes less than an hour. After a short rest, you can go home.

Brachial Plexus Blocks Recovery

  • Take it easy for the rest of the day
  • Avoid lifting heavy objects for 24 hours
  • Continue eating and drinking normally unless instructed otherwise
  • Ice can help with any soreness
  • Contact us if you notice swelling, fever, or lasting numbness

Expert Brachial Plexus Blocks in Scottsdale

At Comprehensive Pain Management in Scottsdale, we offer reliable and effective brachial plexus block treatments. We explain everything clearly and answer any questions you have. Your treatment plan will be made just for you.

If shoulder or arm pain is stopping you from enjoying life, we can help. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.

FAQs

The success rate of brachial plexus blocks in Scottsdale is high, with many patients seeing significant pain relief.

Comprehensive Pain Management in Scottsdale provides expert care for brachial plexus injuries.

A brachial plexus nerve block is not painful as we numb the area before the procedure.

The relief from a brachial plexus block can last from a few hours to several days, depending on the patient.

Dr. James KellerShabrokh

Dr. James KellerShabrokh is a board-certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, focusing on spine, joint, muscle, and nerve injuries. He combines rehabilitative care, minimally invasive procedures, and preventive strategies to restore function, improve mobility, and provide long-term pain relief.