Distal nerve blocks of the lower limb.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Kopka, A.; Serpell, M. G.
- Source
- Continuing Education in Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Pain. Oct2005, Vol. 5 Issue 5, p166-170. 5p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 3 Diagrams.
- Subject
- *NERVES
*ANKLE
*SURGERY
*ANESTHESIA
*ARTHROSCOPY
- Language
- ISSN
- 1743-1816
This article describes the distal nerve blocks which are useful for ankle (popliteal and saphenous nerve block) and foot (ankle block) surgery. Metatarsal nerve blocks, i.v. regional anaesthesia (Bier's block) and local anaesthetic infiltration for arthroscopy are not considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]