Peripheral
Nerve Block
An injection
around one of the nerve endings or trunks away from the spine.
For example, injection of a rib nerve.
Sympathetic
Nerve Block
Some kinds
of pain are not transmitted by the regular body nerves but by
sympathetic nerves. These nerves also control blood vessels, hair
follicles, limb temperature, color and sweating. Injection around
these nerves is indicated for certain kinds of pain, such as Complex
Regional Pain Syndrome or RSD. Stellate ganglion blocks, thoracic
sympathetic ganglion blocks, lumbar sympathetic ganglion blocks,
and presacral nerve blocks are all examples.
Dr. Jasper
is well experienced with all of these types of injections. Please
call (253) 564-2009 to schedule an appointment.
