Jul 13, 2018 · The ankle block can be used for all types of foot surgery and is safe and reliable, and has a high success rate. Ankle block impairs ambulation on the affected leg, but to a lesser degree than …

Aug 7, 2019 · An ankle block represents a regional anesthetic technique designed to provide surgical anesthesia for many types of foot operations. It is principally an infiltration block and does not require …

Jul 14, 2014 · You consider switching narcotics or starting a PCA and continue to treat the patient’s pain, however, you elect to quickly do an ankle block. Patient immediately notes relief of pain and …

In this article we describe a technique for blocking the nerves of the foot and ankle with the assistance of ultrasound. The block techniques for the 5 nerves supplying the foot are described individually and …

To block the posterior tibial nerve in a supine position, flex the knee and place the ankle on top of the contralateral shin. This allows easy access to the medial and lateral maleolus.

The Ankle block allows for anesthesia of the entire foot below the malleoli. In general the ankle block provides excellent anesthesia for any surgery to the foot and has the advantage of not inhibiting any …

Blockade of the four terminal branches of the sciatic nerve and the saphenous nerve (optional) at the level of the distal leg and ankle. The ankle block is a commonly performed regional anesthesia …

Dec 9, 2025 · Peripheral nerve blocks at the ankle are beneficial analgesic interventions for acute pain or to facilitate procedures involving the foot. Both ultrasound-guided and landmark-based techniques …

May 19, 2022 · By providing a regional block, the affected anatomy can be properly cleaned, explored, and treated without causing unnecessary pain to the patient. In many settings, regional anesthetic is …

Jan 13, 2025 · Although the block can be performed without sedation, intravenous sedation usually increases patient tolerance during the procedure. A combination of a short-acting anesthetic …