LKnative - Popliteal sciatic nerve block

34 – Blocking the sciatic nerve proximal to the bifurcation

It is also possible to move the probe proximal to the bifurcation of the sciatic nerve and block the nerve guided by ultrasound at this level

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The video shows the sciatic nerve (S) in cross section just proximal to its bifurcation in the popliteal fossa. Local anesthesic (LA) is injected perineurally
PN = peroneal nerve; TN = tibial nerve