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Ankle Block

Overview

1.
The following five nerves are involved in an ankle block: posterior tibial, superficial peroneal, deep peroneal, saphenous, and sural.
2.
The posterior tibial and deep peroneal nerves are deep to the fascia, whereas the remainder of the nerves are superficial.

Indications for Use

1.
Foot fracture reduction
2.
Soft tissue injuries about the foot

Precautions

1.
Avoid intravascular and intraneural injections.
2.
Do not use an ankle block for fractures of the ankle.

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