The cervical plexus block is a regional anaesthetic technique that has become increasingly established as an alternative to general anaesthesia for carotid endarterectomy. This procedure involves the ...

Cervical plexus block (CPB) has emerged as an effective regional anaesthetic technique in the context of thyroid surgery. By targeting the superficial branches of the cervical plexus, CPB minimises ...

A nerve block works by preventing pain signals from reaching the brain. There are permanent and temporary options. Both are generally safe procedures. Nerve blocks are an effective way to prevent, ...

Cervical radiculopathy, also known as a pinched nerve, happens when a nerve in the neck becomes irritated or compressed. It can be very painful and may affect a person’s quality of life. Usually, it ...

There are different types of nerve block. Their names are to do with the nerves they treat. The coeliac plexus (pronounced seel-ee-ak pleck-sus) is a complicated web of nerves at the back of the ...

Cervical radiculopathy is a condition caused by a pinched nerve in your neck. It happens when your cervical spinal cord or nerve roots arising from it become compressed by the cervical vertebrae. Your ...