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nerve block [′nərv ‚bläk] (neuroscience) Interruption of impulse transmission through a nerve. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The 90- minute procedure was deemed necessary after epidural and nerve block injections Thursday failed to alleviate the intense pain Gagne woke up with Tuesday. However, lips are the most sensitive, so I prefer to work in conjunction with a physician who administers a nerve block. In patients with moderate to severe spasticity and fixed contractures, the combination of a nerve block with a stretching protocol may be an effective means of improving ROM and mobility, (50) although no clinical trial has specifically evaluated this treatment option. |
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