Christopher A DiMeo, MD

Co-Investigators

Victor M. Zayas, MD
George Anastasian, MD

Summary

We plan to enroll 15 patients within a one year period.  All follow-up will be completed on the operative day.

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria:

• Any patient between the ages of 18 and 80 years old presenting for surgery of the shoulder (non-English speaking patients will be provided with translators).

Exclusion criteria:

• Any patient who has documented evidence of preoperative hemidiaphragmatic paresis (i.e. on CXR), hoarseness, ptosis, or preoperative brachial plexopathy.
• Any patient with a perceived need for a long acting anesthetic.

Contact Information

Christopher A. DiMeo, MD
212.606.1206

Carey Ford
212.606.1206