Techniques in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management
Volume 12, Issue 3 , Pages 140-145, July 2008

Applied anatomy of the lower extremity

  • Carlo D. Franco, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Carlo D. Franco, MD, Department of Anesthesiology, JHS Hospital of Cook County, 1901 West Harrison St, Suite 5670, Chicago, IL 60612.

Department of Anesthesiology, JHS Hospital of Cook County and Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.

Anatomy is the single most important factor for success in peripheral nerve blocks, regardless of the technique (ie, nerve stimulator or ultrasound). The following is a review of those aspects of the anatomy of the lower extremity that can be considered essential for a safe and successful practice.

Keywords: Lower extremity blocks, Anatomy, Peripheral nerve blocks

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PII: S1084-208X(08)00010-4

doi:10.1053/j.trap.2008.02.003

Techniques in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management
Volume 12, Issue 3 , Pages 140-145, July 2008

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