The role of periarticular injections in total knee arthroplasty: Insights from a rece...

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common surgical procedure for patients with severe knee osteoarthritis, aimed at alleviating pain and improving function. Effective postoperative pain management is critical f...

Exciting update: Anterior femoral cutaneous nerve block technique added to the NYSORA...

We added the Anterior Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (AFCN) Block technique to the NYSORA Nerve Blocks App. This innovative technique enhances pain management for anteromedial  thigh and knee procedures. Technique ove...

Case study: Carotid endarterectomy completed under a cervical plexus block

Case description A 70-year-old female patient received a diagnosis of severe stenosis of the right internal carotid artery, necessitating a carotid endarterectomy to remove the atherosclerotic plaque. Due to he...

NYSORA 4 U (N4U): What’s New

Does Adductor Canal Block Affect Sciatic Nerve Branches? Mid-thigh and distal adductor canal block techniques, both low and high volume, are frequently used in knee surgeries to contain injectate within the can...

Mastering the Ultrasound-Guided Rectus Sheath Block

Initially sparingly utilized due to risks of vascular injury, the rectus sheath block has gained popularity for providing postoperative pain relief for midline abdominal incisions, especially with the introduct...

Tips for a Proximal Sciatic Nerve Block: Subgluteal Approach

The sciatic nerve, originating from the sacral plexus (L4-S3), provides most of the motor and sensory innervation to the leg. A proximal sciatic nerve block is indicated for anesthesia and analgesia for foot an...