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The Muscle Cuff Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface for the Amplification of Intact Peripheral Nerve Signals
Published on: January 13, 2022
Ultrasound-guided common peroneal nerve block at the level of the fibular head
Paul H Ting1, John G Antonakakis, David C Scalzo
1Albemarle Anesthesiology, Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA. paul.ting@gmail.com
Abstract:
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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