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Can shoulder arthroscopy be done under local anesthesia?

I am an 18 year old female. I want to know if shoulder arthroscopy can be done under local anesthesia?

4 Answers

Yes
No, a regional block though.
NO!
Some types of shoulder surgery can be done under an intrascalene block. 

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