Tag: intraspinal
A deep cervical plexus block is essentially a paravertebral block of the C2, C3, and C4 spinal nerves as they emerge from the foramina of the respective vertebrae. Blockade of the deep cervical plexus also results in the blockade of the superficial cervical plexus....
The superficial cervical plexus supplies innervation to the skin of the anterolateral neck through anterior primary rami of C2 through C4....
Combined with femoral or saphenous nerve block, parafemoral approach to anterior sciatic block can be used for surgery on the foot, lower leg, knee or distal thigh.
This block also provides a better Tourniquet pain relief than does the classical approach....
Obturator nerve block is used to treat hip joint pain and in the relief of adductor muscle spasm associated with hemi-or paraplegia. Muscle spasticity is relatively common problem among patients suffering from central neurological problems such as cerebrovascular pathology, medullar injuries, multiple sclerosis, infantile cerebral palsy, etc. ...
The lateral approach to popliteal blockade is a block of the sciatic nerve at the level of the popliteal fossa. This is an intermediate nerve block technique and sound knowledge of the principles of nerve stimulation and anatomic characteristics of the sciatic nerve are needed for its successful implementation. This block is well-suited for surgery on the calf, Achilles tendon, ankle, and foot. It provides complete analgesia for the calf tourniquet without the need for supplementary blocks of the saphenous nerve. ...
Description of the Technique
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Sciatic nerve block in the popliteal fossa (also called popliteal block) is a well-suited anesthetic technique for operations below the knee....
Peripheral nerve block anesthesia offers many clinical advantages that contribute to both an improved patient outcome and lower overall healthcare costs. Peripheral nerve blocks provide excellent anesthesia and postoperative pain relief, fewer side effects than general anesthesia, and facilitate early physical activity. ...