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The ankle block is a safe and effective local anesthesia for foot and ankle surgery, achieving high success rates (88-94%) with minimal side effects. This cost-effective procedure is suitable for most patients, including those with multiple health conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Podiatric Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Local anesthesia is crucial for foot and ankle procedures.
  • The ankle block offers a method for comprehensive anesthesia of the foot and ankle.
  • Evaluating the efficacy and safety of the ankle block is important for surgical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the ankle block as a local anesthesia technique.
  • To outline the indications, contraindications, and surgical technique for the ankle block.
  • To report the success rate and benefits of the ankle block.

Main Methods:

  • The ankle block involves blocking all five sensory nerves of the foot.
  • Deep nerves (tibial and deep fibular) are anesthetized perineurally using anatomical landmarks.
  • Superficial nerves are infiltrated subcutaneously near their branches.

Main Results:

  • The ankle block demonstrates a high success rate, ranging from 88% to 94%.
  • The procedure is cost-effective and can be supplemented intraoperatively if needed.
  • It is well-tolerated with minor side effects, making it suitable for multimorbid patients.

Conclusions:

  • The ankle block is a highly successful and cost-effective local anesthesia for foot and ankle surgery.
  • Its favorable side effect profile allows for safe application in patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • This technique provides adequate anesthesia for a wide range of podiatric and orthopedic interventions.