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Lower Extremity

Ankle Block

Ankle Block

Figure 1: Needle insertion for saphenous nerve block of the ankle. Essentials Indications: surgery of the foot and toes Two deep nerves: posterior tibial, deep ... Full story

Femoral Nerve Block

Femoral Nerve Block

Figure 1: Needle insertion for femoral nerve block. Essentials Indications: surgery of the anterior thigh and knee surgery Landmarks: femoral (inguinal) crease, femoral artery pulse ... Full story

Transgluteal / Anterior Approach

Transgluteal / Anterior Approach

A B Figure 1-1: (A) Needle insertion for the transgluteal (posterior) approach to sciatic nerve block. (B) Needle insertion for anterior sciatic block. Essentials Transgluteal (Posterior) Approach ... Full story

Intertendinous / Lateral Approach

Intertendinous / Lateral Approach

A B Figure 1-1: (A) Needle insertion for the popliteal intertendinous approach. (B) Needle insertion for lateral approach to popliteal block. Essentials Indications: ankle and foot surgery ... Full story

Figure 5. The role of the obturator nerve in the sensory innervation of the hip.

Obturator Nerve Block

Obturator nerve block is used to treat hip joint pain and in the relief of adductor muscle spasm associated with hemi-or paraplegia. Muscle spasticity is relatively common problem among patients suffering from central neurological problems such as cerebrovascular pathology, medullar injuries, multiple sclerosis, infantile cerebral palsy, etc. ... Full story