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Peripheral Nerve Block

Peripheral Nerve Block Overview

Peripheral nerve blocks may be indicated for a variety of pain conditions and may be performed for diagnostic and/or therapeutic effect. The area injected will depend on the location of your pain. It is not possible to predict how much help, if any, this procedure will be for your pain. Results vary with each person.

Nerves involved may include:

  • Trigeminal
  • Occipital
  • Axillary
  • Illioinguinal
  • Illiohypogastric
  • Sciatic
  • Interscalene
  • Infraclavicular
  • Femoral

Pain Management Center

Our pain management experts tailor a personalized treatment plan for patients with chronic pain, to decrease your pain and restore your quality of life.
Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center
450 Broadway Street
Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: 650-723-6238
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