
Femoro-popliteal block superior to spinal anesthesia in ankle surgery

Femoro-popliteal block superior to spinal anesthesia in ankle surgery
Benefit of the minimal invasive ultrasound-guided single shot femoro-popliteal block for ankle surgery in comparison with spinal anesthesia
Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2010 Oct;122(19-20):584-7Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients undergoing surgery for bimalleolar ankle fractures were randomized to receive anesthesia with either an ultrasound-guided femoro-popliteal block (FPB) or with spinal anesthesia. Patients were assessed for the duration of postoperative analgesia and onset of complete sensory motor block. It was found that while levels of anesthesia in both groups was sufficient, the FPB group had a long...
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