Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Handchirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Mikrochirurgie der Peripheren Nerven und Gefässe : Organ der Vereinigung der Deutschen Plastischen Chirurgen
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Continuous nerve blocks are effective analgesics for physiotherapy following operative procedures on gliding tissues. In the upper extremity, continuous axillary blocks are regularly used, leading to weak muscular action and even paralysis, although active muscle action is wanted. ⋯ After 124 nerve blocks in 60 patients, no complications (infections, nerve irritations or lesions) have been observed. Continuous wrist blocks are indicated for postoperative treatment after tenolysis, joint mobilisation or arthrolysis, open reduction and internal fixation and in certain cases of chronic pain care.