Saphenous Nerve Block

Indications:
Completion of incomplete femoral nerve block, in combination with
tibial and fibular nerve block: operations of lower leg and foot
Special Contraindications:
none
Landmarks:
Medial condyle of tibia, pes anserinus, tibial tuberosity 1, gastrocnemius
m.
Puncture site:
At the medial part of the tibial tuberosity
Insertion of needle:
S.c. infiltration from the medial part of the tibial tuberosity to the gastrocnemius
m.
Dosage:
5-10 ml 1% lignocaine or prilocaine or 0,5% bupivacaine