Journal of Clinical Research in Pain and Anaesthesia ISSN: 2689-6141
Opinion
Blocking Right Nerve at Wrong Place, Occipital Nerve Block for Midline Suboccipital Craniotomies
Published: 2024-11-29

Abstract

Greater occipital nerve is usually blocked at nuchal line in suboccipital craniotomies. This communication answers where the nerve to be blocked. The technique and procedure is popular among pain physicians. It is important to understand the anatomy to utilise this block.

Keywords

Occipital Nerve; Midline Suboccipital Craniotomy; Anatomy