2020 Volume 40 Issue 7 Pages 592-596
Stellate ganglion block is an accepted treatment modality for head and neck pain and pain from the shoulders to the arms, but since it can cause complications such as hematoma, it is contraindicated for patients taking antithrombotics in particular and must be used with caution. Deep sternocleidomastoid fascia release is considered to be almost as effective as stellate ganglion block and has fewer potential complications.
We performed deep sternocleidomastoid fascia release in a patient with pain due to arteriosclerosis obliterans in the arm. The pain alleviated consequently. Fascia release may be used as an additional treatment option for patients complaining of arm pain.
