Catheters and pumps > single injection >> pain pills alone. You'll be ok with a single injection. The catheter and pump infuse local anesthetic onto the nerve plexus providing pain control over a period of about 2-3 days which are typically the most uncomfortable.
Here is a block placed using ultrasound from youtube. Ultrasound imaging for block placement is a genuine advantage to the clinician which directly translates to safety, comfort and efficiency for you. Placed blocks using landmarks and a micro stimulator early in my practice. I wouldn't want to ever go back to that.
Interscalene Block (ultrasound guided - in plane) - YouTube
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Originally Posted by Aggie93
Ortho mentioned the anesthesiologist would ask if I wanted a shot in the shoulder. Is that what you are referring to? Didn't mention a catheter and pump.
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