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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.
For 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.o. We do the nerve blocks in the pre-operative area before your surgery. This lets you have the block done in a quiet place before you are moved to the operating room for surgery.