Publications by authors named "Bailey Boyd"
BMC Musculoskelet Disord
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Focal entrapment of the common fibular nerve (CFN) is a common issue in the lower body that can be hard to diagnose, with a temporary strengthening response known as the "Phoenix sign" sometimes observed after lidocaine blocks.
- A study involving 20 patients tested the effects of two vasodilating agents, lidocaine and papaverine, on improving muscle strength in the anterior compartment by measuring the extensor hallucis longus (EHL) muscle before and after treatment.
- Results showed that both agents produced significant improvements in muscle strength without notable differences between them, suggesting the Phoenix Effect is likely due to improved local blood circulation.
