• Can shoulder surgery be done with local anesthesia?

I will have shoulder surgery with local anesthesia. I am anxious. Can shoulder surgery be done with general anesthesia?

1 Answer

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Evanston, IL

Some types of shoulder surgery can be done with an interscalene nerve block and either IV sedation or general anesthesia.

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