Serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) is a relatively novel technique that can block the lateral cutaneous branches of the intercostal nerves as well as the long thoracic nerve. To evaluate the ...

Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB): An ultrasound-guided procedure targeting the fascial plane superficial to the serratus anterior muscle, used to mitigate pain following thoracic surgeries.

Medial scapular winging is caused by weakness of serratus anterior due to injury to the long thoracic nerve and is best seen by having the patient push against a wall. Acute pain followed by weakness ...