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Popliteal Sciatic and Saphenous Nerve Block for Ankle and Foot Surgeries – A Case Series


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1 MD., DNB Assistant Professor, Dept of Anesthesia, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
2 Post Graduate, Dept of Anesthesia, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
3 MD., DA Prof and Head, Dept of Anesthesia, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
 

Combined popliteal and saphenous nerve blocks at the knee can offer a desirable and effective alternative to general and spinal anesthesia for ankle and foot surgery. However, it’s a relatively underused technique. We present here five patients with severe co- morbid illnesses managed by the popliteal – sciatic and saphenous nerve block

Keywords

regional anesthesia, sciatic , common peroneal, saphenous nerve block, nerve stimulator
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Authors

Anand H. Kulkarni
MD., DNB Assistant Professor, Dept of Anesthesia, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
Sudhindra G. Kulkarni
Post Graduate, Dept of Anesthesia, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
M. Ambareesha
MD., DA Prof and Head, Dept of Anesthesia, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

Abstract


Combined popliteal and saphenous nerve blocks at the knee can offer a desirable and effective alternative to general and spinal anesthesia for ankle and foot surgery. However, it’s a relatively underused technique. We present here five patients with severe co- morbid illnesses managed by the popliteal – sciatic and saphenous nerve block

Keywords


regional anesthesia, sciatic , common peroneal, saphenous nerve block, nerve stimulator