Abstract
Regional anaesthesia plays a central role in lower limb surgery, offering analgesic benefits, reduced opioid requirements and enhanced recovery. Femoral, adductor canal and popliteal sciatic lower limb blocks are considered ‘Plan A’ blocks and thus form part of a core set of reliable, reproducible techniques which are widely applicable to a variety of clinical situations. ‘Plan B’ options such as ankle blocks can offer more advanced flexible alternatives tailored to specific surgical or patient requirements. The combination of these strategies supports safe, effective perioperative care and contributes to improved functional outcomes after lower limb surgery.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 144-149 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Early online date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2026 |
Keywords
- Adductor canal
- ankle block
- fascia iliaca
- femoral
- iPACK
- lower limb
- nerve block
- PENG
- regional anaesthesia
- sciatic
- ultrasound
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
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