Ultrasound guided sciatic nerve blockade – subgluteal and popliteal approaches

Laura Griseto, Geraldine Armissoglio, Paschalitsa Serchan, Gabriella Iohom

Abstract


Sciatic nerve blocks are commonly performed regional anaesthetic blocks used for lower limb surgery. The two most common sciatic nerve blocks are briefly reviewed in this article, with particular reference to ultrasound guidance.


Keywords


: subgluteal and popliteal sciatic nerve block; ultrasound; regional anaesthesia

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11152/mu-3816

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