Common Peroneal nerve Block

Indications:
Completion of incomplete peridural anaesthesia or sciatic nerve
block, diagnostic, therapeutic and operative interventions in the
area of innervation, especially fractures of the lateral part of the
ankle and ruptures of the lateral ligament.
Special Contraindications:
none
Landmarks:
Head of fibula1, biceps femoris tendon2
Puncture site3:
Immediately posterior to fibula, 2 cm below head
Insertion of needle:
Introduce the needle vertical to the skin approx. 1 cm deep
Dosage:
5 ml 1 % lignocaine or prilocaine or 0,5% bupivacaine