Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Blockade in Chronic Pain Management

Abstract

Application of ultrasound in pain medicine (USPM) is a rapidly growing medical field in interventional pain management [1]. In general, the application of USPM can be divided into three areas: peripheral, axial, and musculoskeletal structures. In this chapter, we will review the relevant anatomy, sono-anatomy, and the injection techniques for three peripheral structures: lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN), intercostal nerve (ICN), and suprascapular nerve (SSN).