Tibial Nerve Block

Indications:
Completion of incomplete peridural anaesthesia or sciatic nerve
block; in combination with common peroneal and saphenous
nerve block: operations in the area of lower leg and foot
Special Contraindications:
none
Landmarks:
Internal and external epicondyles of femur, medial and lateral gastrocnemius
m.
Puncture site:
In the middle of the line connecting the lateral and medial epicondyles
of femur.
Insertion of needle:
Introduce the needle vertical to the skin 1,5-3 cm deep
Dosage:
5-10 ml 1% prilocaine or 0,5% bupivacaine