Anatomical variation of sciatic nerve division in the popliteal fossa and its implication in popliteal nerve blockade

• Autorzy: Saleh H A M , El-fark M.M.O. , Abdel-Hamid G.A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The sciatic nerve (SN) originates from the L4–S3 roots in the form of two nerve trunks: the tibial nerve (TN) and the common peroneal nerve (CPN). The TN and CPN are encompassed by a single epineural sheath and eventually separate (divide) in the popliteal fossa. This division of the SN occurs at a variable level above the knee and may account for frequent failures reported with the popliteal block. We studied the level of division of the SN in the popliteal fossa and its relationship to the common epineural sheath of the SN. The level of division of the SN sheath into TN and CPN above the knee was measured in 30 cadaver specimens. The SN was invariably formed of independent trunks (TN and CPN) encompassed in one common epineural sheath. The SN divided at a distance range of 50 to 180 mm above the popliteal fossa crease. The present findings suggest that the TN and CPN leave the common SN sheath at variable distances from the popliteal crease. This finding and the relationship of the TN and CPN sheaths may have significant implications for popliteal nerve block. (Folia Morphol 2009; 68, 4: 256–259)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

anatomical variation; sciatic nerve; popliteal fossa; popliteal nerve blockade; fossa; blockade; man

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Folia Morphologica
• Rocznik: 2009
• Tom: 68
• Numer: 4
• Opis fizyczny: p.256-259,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Saleh H A M

• King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

autor

El-fark M.M.O.

autor

Abdel-Hamid G.A.

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