This chapter describes the clinical anatomy relevant to the lower extremities and outlines the tools and techniques used to perform lower extremity ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. The nerve blocks described here include the femoral, lateral femoral cutaneous, adductor canal (selective femoral), saphenous, obturator, lumbar plexus, sciatic (proximal, anterior, and popliteal approaches), (iPACK) and ankle blocks. For each nerve block, the indications, risks, and benefits of the varying approaches are described in detail. The chapter includes step-by-step instructions with illustrations, including cadaver dissections, to allow the operator to perform clinically effective and safe ultrasound-guided lower extremity regional anesthesia. At the conclusion of each block description, a “Pearls” segment highlights important tips gleaned from our clinical experience. This chapter provides the practitioner with thorough instruction and knowledge allowing optimal delivery of regional anesthetic for any lower extremity surgery or trauma.
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