Journal article
Combined Popliteal and Saphenous Nerve Blocks at the Knee
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, v 94(4), pp 368-374
01 Jul 2004
PMID: 15265996
Abstract
Peripheral nerve blocks at the ankle have long been used for foot surgery. However, when local foot and ankle blocks are inappropriate or contraindicated, general and spinal anesthesia are the common alternatives. Both have disadvantages and require added equipment and monitors. Combined popliteal and saphenous nerve blocks at the knee can offer a desirable alternative to general and spinal anesthesia for foot and ankle surgery. In addition, popliteal and saphenous nerve blocks provide anesthesia of the entire lower leg, thus permitting a greater variety of procedures to be performed. This article reviews the anatomical considerations, various block techniques, and surgical applications of this useful approach to lower-leg anesthesia. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 94(4): 368–374, 2004)
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- Title
- Combined Popliteal and Saphenous Nerve Blocks at the Knee
- Creators
- Cornelius M. Donohue - Hahnemann University HospitalLarry R. Goss - Surgical Residency Program, Tenet Parkview Hospital and Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia; Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA; private practice, Philadelphia Foot & Ankle, Philadelphia, PA.Samuel Metz - Drexel UniversityMichael S. Weingarten - Pennsylvania HospitalLarry B. Dyal - Pennsylvania Hospital
- Publication Details
- Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, v 94(4), pp 368-374
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- MD (Doctor of Medicine) Program
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000223010300006
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-4043147403
- Other Identifier
- 991019169625904721
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- Orthopedics