Navigating the anomalous path of the tibial nerve at the ankle – attention to the intricacies!
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Nagaraj, Sivaselvi; Mistry, Tuhin; Sonawane, Kartik; Sekar, Chelliah
- Source
- Indian Journal of Anaesthesia. Mar2024, Vol. 68 Issue 3, p307-308. 2p.
- Subject
- *TIBIAL nerve
*ANKLE
*NEURAL stimulation
*TIBIAL arteries
*NERVE block
- Language
- ISSN
- 0019-5049
This article discusses the anatomical variations of the tibial nerve at the ankle and its implications for regional anesthesia. The tibial nerve is an important component of ankle block procedures, and its successful block is crucial for innervation of the ankle and foot. The article presents a case study of an incidental finding of an aberrant anatomical course of the tibial nerve and highlights the importance of understanding such variations for improving the success rates and safety of nerve blocks. The authors emphasize the need for anaesthesiologists to be aware of these variations and modify their techniques accordingly. [Extracted from the article]