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An Ultrasonic Tool for Nerve Conduction Block in Diabetic Rat Models
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This work presents the methodology of applying high intensity-focused ultrasound to block the action potentials of diabetic neuropathic nerves.
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Effects of Ethanol-Induced Sympathetic Ganglion Block on Nerve Regeneration in a Canine Model
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Source: Shionoya, Y., et al. Ethanol-Induced Cervical Sympathetic Ganglion Block Applications for Promoting Canine Inferior Alveolar Nerve Regeneration Using an Artificial Nerve. J. Vis. Exp. (2018)This video demonstrates a canine model for inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) regeneration using a biodegradable scaffold and ethanol-induced sympathetic blockade. The procedure involves surgically accessing the cervical sympathetic ganglion and injecting ethanol to induce vasodilation. The resulting...
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High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Blocking Nerve Action Potentials in a Diabetic Rat Model
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2025
Source: Lee, Y. F., et al. An Ultrasonic Tool for Nerve Conduction Block in Diabetic Rat Models. J. Vis. Exp. (2017)This video demonstrates the use of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to block action potentials from the sciatic nerve to the gastrocnemius muscle in a diabetic rat model. Upon delivering the HIFU beam to the nerve, a decrease in muscle signal confirms HIFU's potential as a non-invasive therapy for diabetic neuropathic pain relief.
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Ethanol-Induced Cervical Sympathetic Ganglion Block Applications for Promoting Canine Inferior Alveolar Nerve Regeneration Using an Artificial Nerve
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We evaluated the effect of cervical sympathetic ganglion block on nerve repair using artificial nerve conduits. Male beagle dogs were each implanted with an artificial nerve across a 10-mm gap in the left inferior alveolar nerve; left cervical sympathetic ganglion was blocked by injecting 99.5% ethanol via lateral thoracotomy.
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Chemically-blocked Antibody Microarray for Multiplexed High-throughput Profiling of Specific Protein Glycosylation in Complex Samples
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In this study, we describe an improved protocol for a multiplexed high-throughput antibody microarray with lectin detection method that can be used in glycosylation profiling of specific proteins. This protocol features new reliable reagents and significantly reduces the time, cost, and lab equipment requirements as compared to the previous procedure.
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The injected local anesthetic temporarily interrupts sensory transmission around the spermatic cord. Its effect includes the genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve and associated nerve fibers that carry signals from the testis, epididymis, and spermatic cord. This targeted interruption helps clinicians assess how much a patient’s scrotal pain depends on nerve-mediated signaling.
The patient’s response provides information about the likely contribution of nerve-mediated pain to orchialgia, meaning testicular or scrotal pain. Substantial temporary relief supports a neural contribution, whereas limited improvement may suggest that other pain sources require consideration. The result therefore adds functional information to the clinical evaluation rather than serving only as short-term analgesia.
Because the anesthetic effect is temporary, clinicians can observe whether targeted interruption meaningfully changes the patient’s pain. A favorable response may help predict whether a longer-lasting intervention could benefit someone with chronic scrotal pain. In this way, the block functions as a treatment trial that informs subsequent diagnosis and management rather than providing a permanent solution.
The target is the region around the spermatic cord, where sensory pathways serving the testis, epididymis, and cord can be reached. Particular attention is given to the genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve, along with associated nerve fibers. Focusing on this anatomical region allows pain signaling to be assessed without treating the entire body with anesthesia.
A clinician places local anesthetic around the spermatic cord, and ultrasound guidance may be used to support accurate targeting. The procedure is designed to deliver the anesthetic to the relevant regional nerve pathways while evaluating the patient’s subsequent pain response. That response becomes part of the clinical assessment and helps determine the next management step.
Clinicians may use it when evaluating chronic scrotal pain, particularly when determining whether nerve-mediated orchialgia contributes to symptoms. It can also provide short-term relief during painful procedures. Beyond immediate comfort, the degree and duration of relief can help distinguish possible pain mechanisms and guide decisions about future diagnostic or therapeutic approaches.