Perioperative Regional Anesthesia for a Rare Case of Interscapulothoracic

“Forequarter” Amputation in a Patient with Osteosarcoma

-Interscapulothoracic “forequarter”

amputation is a complex, rarely

performed procedure that involves

surgically removing the entire upper limb

and shoulder joint from the scapula and

thoracic wall

- Typically performed as a last resort for

treating devastating cases of trauma,

infection, or tumors

- Pain control can be incredibly challenging

for these patients and often requires a

multimodal approach