Ultrasound-Guided Subgluteal Sciatic Nerve Block for Pain Management during Endovascular Treatment for Below-the-Knee Arterial Occlusions

Peripheral regional anaesthesia and outcomes: a narrative review of the literature from 2013 to 2023

“…In patients who received a sciatic nerve block for pain treatment during endovascular treatment below the knee, a complete motor block was observed in three (10%) patients. 87 …”

“…Previously, research on sciatic nerve blocks was mainly focused on knee surgery . However, a wide range of procedures has been examined in recent years, including endovenous laser ablation, 87 foot and ankle surgery, 88 , 89 and traumatic lower limb amputation. 90 …”

“…Ultrasound guidance was used in three out of four of the studies, and this was associated with good outcomes regarding perioperative effects. 87 , 88 , 90 One study used nerve stimulation for continuous sciatic nerve block. 89 …”