Sympathetic Blocks
Stellate Ganglion Block:
- Target Area: The sympathetic nerves in the neck (stellate ganglion).
- Indications: Used for conditions like complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) affecting the upper extremities, or vascular disorders.
Lumbar Sympathetic Block:
- Target Area: The sympathetic nerves in the lumbar (lower) region of the spine.
- Indications: Commonly employed for conditions such as CRPS affecting the lower extremities or vascular disorders.
Celiac Plexus Block:
- Target Area: The celiac plexus, a cluster of nerves near the upper abdominal region.
- Indications: Used for abdominal pain conditions, such as pancreatic cancer or chronic pancreatitis.
Superior Hypogastric Plexus Block:
- Target Area: The superior hypogastric plexus in the pelvic region.
- Indications: Employed for pelvic pain conditions like chronic pelvic pain or cancer-related pain.