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They are frequently preferred for childbirth and prostate surgery. Another common type of regional anesthesia is a peripheral nerve block, which is produced by injections made with great exactness near a cluster of nerves to numb the appropriate area of your body extremity (arm, leg, head) that requires surgery.
A nerve block is the injection of numbing medication (local anesthetic) near specific nerves to decrease your pain in a certain part of your body during and after surgery.or specific types of surgery, your anesthesiologist may place a ânerve catheter,â which may be used to continuously bathe the nerves in numbing medication for 2-3 days after the surgery. A nerve block is not for everyone and your anesthesiologist will evaluate whether it is the right option for you. Back to Questions.