The Background and Objectives: A sciatic nerve block at the level of the popliteal fossa is frequently administered for post-operative analgesia for surgery below the knee. While ultrasound continues ...

Anesthesia method Popliteal sciatic nerve block: the patient was placed in the prone position, and ultrasonography was used to visualize the sciatic nerve, including the biceps femoris, semitendinosus ...

The use of a continuous popliteal sciatic nerve block after surgery involving the foot and ankle: does it improve the quality of recovery? Anesthesia Analg. (2003) 97:1303–9. doi: ...

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Key findings for EXPAREL 133 mg versus bupivacaine HCl 50 mg administered as a single-dose sciatic nerve block in the popliteal fossa for patients undergoing bunionectomy demonstrated ...

Summary Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria Inclusion Criteria: · Patients of Dr Levine or Dr Roberts. · Scheduled for discharge from HSS after foot or ankle surgery. · A single-injection popliteal fossa ...