Ultrasound-guided common peroneal nerve block at the level of the fibular head.

J Clin Anesth

Albemarle Anesthesiology, Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA.

Published: March 2012

A common peroneal nerve block at the fibular head is uncommon in clinical practice. The case of a 41 year old, morbidly obese woman requiring right total ankle replacement is presented. Ultrasound-guided common peroneal nerve block was performed at the fibular head after an unsuccessful popliteal approach.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinane.2011.06.010DOI Listing

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