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Somatic Nerve Blocks
A somatic nerve block involves the use of a local anesthetic such as lidocaine (also known as Xylocaine®) to numb the nerves believed to be triggering pain. It is also used in a diagnostic fashion to assist in the identification of the nerves involved in the patient's pain syndrome.
Indications: painful nerve conditions |