Stellate Ganglion Block
A Stellate ganglion block can be performed for many conditions causing chronic pain of the shoulder and/or arms, such as Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) of the upper extremities. The stellate ganglion is formed from fusion of the first thoracic and inferior cervical sympathetic ganglion, and it receives innervation from the T1-T4 sympathetic outflow. Stellate ganglion blockade provides sympathetic interruption of the head, neck, upper extremities, and intrathoracic structures. The block is performed by injection of LA near the ganglion where it lies on the anterior surface of the vertebral column, through placement of a needle in the anterior neck.
What Conditions Can It Treat?
- Complex Regional Pain
- Syndrome (CRPS)
- Phantom limb pain
- Post-herpetic neuralgia (shingles pain)
- Poor circulation in the upper extremities
Treatment Offered By Kansas Pain Management
Kansas Pain Management offers a comprehensive pain treatment plan that is tailored to each patient’s specific needs. The first step is a thorough evaluation, which includes a medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing, if necessary.
Treatment options may include medications, physical therapy, injections, or surgery, depending on the underlying cause of the pain.
Kansas Pain Management also offers a range of minimally invasive procedures to help alleviate pain and restore function. With board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians, Kansas Pain Management is committed to providing the highest quality care for patients suffering from pain. You can book an appointment with us at Overland Park, Lawrence, Leavenworth/Lansing, Roeland Park, etc. We also serve nearby locations like Ottawa, Missouri, Topeka, Belton, Manhattan, Lee’s Summit & Kansas areas.
