Technical Report on the New Ultrasound Lateral Mid-Shaft Approach to the Sciatic Nerve: A Never-Ending Story.

ABSTRACT: The anatomy of the sciatic nerve allows it to be blocked at different levels using various anesthetic approaches. However, for several reasons, performing these approaches may be challenging or disadvantageous in specific categories of patients, particularly in obese patients. The objective of this brief technical report is to describe a new technical approach to sciatic nerve block, designed to simplify the procedure for certain categories of patients and less experienced practitioners. Since 2010, more than 5000 procedures have been performed by both experienced anesthesiologists and novice trainees in several hospitals. The ultrasound lateral mid-shaft technique appears to be a safe and effective method for performing a sciatic nerve block, even in obese patients with significant subcut

SUBMITTER: Sepolvere G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11767092 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature