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Distal Sciatic Nerve Block
Aka: Distal Sciatic Nerve Block, Popliteal Sciatic Nerve Block
- See Also
- Anterior Ankle Nerve Block
- Posterior Ankle Nerve Block
- Regional Anesthesia (Nerve Block)
- Local Skin Anesthesia
- Field Block
- Hematoma Block
- Digital Block
- Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
- Indications
- Anesthesia of the common peroneal nerve and tibial nerve
- Precautions
- Avoid injecting directly into nerves
- Preparation
- Needle: 22 to 25 gauge, 3.5 inch long
- Skin preparation (e.g. Hibiclens or Betadine)
- See Regional Anesthesia
- Anesthetic
- See Regional Anesthesia for Anesthetic options
- Local Anesthetic 2-5 ml (Ultrasound) or 5-10 ml (landmark)
- Technique: Ultrasound Guided
- Images

- Position
- Prone position
- Ultrasound probe
- Linear probe transverse at posterior thigh, 5 cm above femoral condyles
- Landmarks
- Popliteal Artery and Vein are medial to the nerve
- Injection
- Insert needle inline with Ultrasound pobe from medial approach
- References
- Yurgil (2020) Am Fam Physician 101(11):654-64 [PubMed]