| Ultrasound guidance for a lateral approach to the sciatic nerve in the popliteal fossa. | |
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PMID: 15488065 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Descriptions of the use of ultrasound for nerve location have focused on upper limb blocks. We present a case in which ultrasound imaging was used for a lateral approach to the sciatic nerve in the popliteal fossa. Ultrasound images taken proximal to the popliteal crease showed tibial and common peroneal nerves as round hyperechoic structures superficial and lateral to the tibial artery. Under direct ultrasound guidance, we placed a block needle close to the tibial nerve and confirmed its position with nerve stimulation. Injected local anaesthetic was seen on ultrasound as it spread around both tibial and common peroneal nerves. |
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Authors:
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C J L McCartney; I Brauner; V W S Chan |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Anaesthesia Volume: 59 ISSN: 0003-2409 ISO Abbreviation: Anaesthesia Publication Date: 2004 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-10-18 Completed Date: 2004-12-30 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370524 Medline TA: Anaesthesia Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1023-5 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anaesthesia, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, 399 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2S8, Canada. colin.mccartney@uhn.on.ca |
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Aged Fibula / injuries, surgery Fracture Fixation, Internal Humans Male Nerve Block / methods* Pain, Postoperative / prevention & control* Peroneal Nerve / ultrasonography Sciatic Nerve / ultrasonography* Tibial Fractures / surgery Tibial Nerve / ultrasonography |
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