Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), James Lynch MD

Does SGB help TBI symptoms?

Dr. James Lynch explains the findings of a study published in May 2024, which demonstrated that using bilateral stellate ganglion blocks (SGB) resulted in a 50% decrease in traumatic brain injury (TBI) symptoms.  This case series shows preliminary promise but further research is required.

Mulvaney, Sean W., James H. Lynch, Kristine L. Rae Olmsted, Sanjay Mahadevan, and Kyle J. Dineen. "The Successful Use of Bilateral 2-Level Ultrasound-Guided Stellate Ganglion Block to Improve Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms: A Retrospective Analysis of 23 Patients." Military Medicine (2024)