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Ultrasound-Guided Quadrilateral Space Block for the Diagnosis of Quadrilateral Syndrome
Joint Authors
Chen, Hamilton
Narvaez, Vincent Reginald
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-01-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Quadrilateral space syndrome (QSS) is a rare nerve entrapment disorder that occurs when the axillary nerve and posterior circumflex humeral artery (PCHA) become compressed in the quadrilateral space.
QSS presents as vague posterolateral shoulder pain that is exacerbated upon the abduction and external rotation of the shoulder.
Diagnosis of QSS is difficult because of the vague presentation of QSS.
In addition, even though MRI and MR angiography can be used in QSS diagnosis, there is currently no “gold standard” diagnostic imaging studies for QSS.
In this case report, we describe a novel ultrasound-guided technique for a diagnostic quadrilateral space block and present a case where the diagnostic block was used to diagnose QSS.
We believe that a diagnostic block of the quadrilateral space is a useful adjunct in the evaluation of patients with suspected QSS, especially in cases where examination findings and other diagnostic modalities are indeterminate.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chen, Hamilton& Narvaez, Vincent Reginald. 2015. Ultrasound-Guided Quadrilateral Space Block for the Diagnosis of Quadrilateral Syndrome. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059473
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chen, Hamilton& Narvaez, Vincent Reginald. Ultrasound-Guided Quadrilateral Space Block for the Diagnosis of Quadrilateral Syndrome. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059473
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chen, Hamilton& Narvaez, Vincent Reginald. Ultrasound-Guided Quadrilateral Space Block for the Diagnosis of Quadrilateral Syndrome. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059473
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1059473