Atypical distribution of local anesthetic solution in a patient with distal adductor canal catheter

Distal adductor canal block is performed under ultrasound guidance by administering high volume of local anesthetic close to the distal hiatus, which leads to distribution down to the popliteal fossa [1 –3]. Although rarely used up to date, a catheter placement is possible within the adductor canal close to distal hiatus. A distal adductor canal catheter is expected to provide sufficient continuous analgesia for treatment of chronic pain at lower part of leg by blocking both the sciatic and saphe nous nerve.
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research