The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) block is indicated for analgesia for surgery on the anterolateral thigh (e.g., skin grafting), muscle biopsy, and meralgia paresthetica. Here are our 3 go-to tips to perform a Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve...
A 50-year-old woman, who has hypothyroidism, visited with complaints of persistent heel pain that had been ongoing for six months. The pain was primarily localized over the heel and extended to the Achilles tendon and increased on getting out of bed....
The creep technique is a reliable method to maintain control over the needle tip during out-of-plane procedures, ensuring precise navigation and improved safety. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how the technique is performed: Insert the needle out...
We present a case study of a 69-year-old patient with a long history of diabetes mellitus who presented with foot gangrene and required wound debridement, and possibly amputation. The patient’s hemodynamic stability and absence of systemic infe...
A 36-year-old man presented with a 1-month history of anterior shoulder pain following a fall from a bike. The pain was incidental, particularly while lifting up objects, and increased while riding the bike again. Furthermore, there was significant n...
An intercostal nerve block provides analgesia for rib fractures, postsurgical analgesia for chest and upper abdominal surgery (e.g., thoracotomy, thoracostomy, mastectomy, gastrostomy, and cholecystectomy), herpes zoster, or post-herpetic neuralgia. ...
The exam for free intraperitoneal fluid is a “rule-in” exam and is specifically focused on the detection of intra-abdominal fluid. Abdominal free fluid is often present with: Hepatic, renal, or cardiac failure (ascites) Inflammation or abdominal seps...
Our team treated a patient with multiple fractures and a history of angina pectoris and hypertension recently. In this case study, we will walk you through the steps of our patient management process, shedding light on the strategy, considerations, a...
A 30-year-old woman, an ultrasound application specialist, presented with lateral elbow pain on her left upper limb for 4 years following a trivial injury. She has been on rest, splints, analgesics, and a steroid injection as well without much relief...
The most common indications for an axillary brachial plexus block include surgery of the forearm, wrist, or hand of moderate to long duration, with or without an arm tourniquet. It anesthetizes the brachial plexus at the level of the terminal branche...
