THE lumbar plexus is derived from rami from the first through the fourth lumbar nerves and is primarily responsible for innervation of the extensor and adductor compartments of the thigh. Blockade of the lumbar plexus using a posterior approach, via either a single injection or continuous technique using an indwelling catheter, is an attractive alternative for postoperative pain management in p...

Address for Correspondence: Dr. Deepti Arora, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, MMIMSR, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India, contact no.08059931294, E-Mail: [email protected] Background and Objectives: Looking to the applied significance of lumbar plexus in the form of its involvement in various injuries and entrapment, it is imperative to have a thorough knowledge about its format...

BACKGROUND Reducing postoperative pain following abdominoplasty is essential for shortening the length of recovery time, reducing the use of narcotics, promoting quicker return to normal activities, and maximizing overall patient satisfaction. The extended use of narcotics and pain pumps is often unacceptable because of nausea, restriction of normal activities, and inconvenience. When the recov...

BACKGROUND Sciatic nerve block when combined with femoral nerve block for total knee arthroplasty may provide superior analgesia but can produce footdrop, which may mask surgically induced peroneal nerve injury. In this prospective, randomized, observer-blinded study, we evaluated whether performing a selective tibial nerve block in the popliteal fossa would avoid complete peroneal motor block....