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...

Case study: Anesthesia for bunionectomy

Case presentation A 50-year-old female patient, with no significant medical history, was scheduled for an elective surgical procedure to correct a bunion on her right foot. This hallux valgus (i.e., bunion)—a d...

The iPACK block in postoperative pain management for ACL Reconstruction

In recent years, advancements in regional anesthesia have significantly improved post-operative pain management for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. One of the most promising techniques is the i...

Tips for a Paravertebral Block: Transverse Oblique Technique

Paravertebral blocks have been a cornerstone in regional anesthesia for many types of surgeries, especially in thoracic and breast surgeries, providing efficient pain management. Over time, advances in medical ...

Tips for an Obturator Nerve Block: Distal Approach

The obturator nerve originates from the ventral rami of the L2 to L4 lumbar nerves. An obturator nerve block serves various purposes: providing supplemental analgesia for hip and knee surgeries, preventing thig...

Case study: Ultrasound-guided intercostal nerve block for post-herpetic neuralgia

Case presentation A 48-year-old male patient presented with severe pain localized to the left thoracic region, consistent with post-herpetic neuralgia following a recent episode of shingles involving the left T...