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Types of regional anesthesia are: 1  Axillary Nerve Block â Local anesthetic is injected around the nerve that passes through the axilla (armpit) from the shoulder to the arm to numb the feeling in your arm and hand. Typically used for surgery of the elbow, forearm, wrist, or hand.
Preemptive nerve blocks are meant to prevent subsequent pain from a procedure that can cause problems including phantom limb pain. Nerve blocks can be used, in some cases, to avoid surgery. Types of Nerve Blocks. Various areas of pain require different nerve block types. Below are a few of the available nerve blocks and some parts of the body where they are used. Trigeminal nerve blocks (face) Ophthalmic nerve block (eyelids and scalp) Supraorbital nerve block (forehead)