Indications and Clinical Considerations Sciatic nerve block at the knee is useful in the evaluation and management of distal lower extremity pain thought to be subserved by the sciatic nerve. The technique also is useful for providing surgical anesthesia for…
Indications and Clinical Considerations Saphenous neuralgia is caused by compression of the saphenous nerve by the sartorius muscle and the adductor longus and magnus muscles as the nerve passes through the Hunter canal or, more commonly, as the nerve passes…
Indications and Clinical Considerations Fascia lata fasciitis syndrome is caused by inflammation of the fascia lata from overuse or misuse. It is characterized by a dull, aching pain in the lateral hip that radiates into the lateral thigh. The pain…
Indications and Clinical Considerations Accessory bones of the knee are relatively common, with a reported incidence of the fabella of approximately 25%. The fabella, which is Latin for “little bean,” is asymptomatic in the vast majority of patients. However, in…
Indications and Clinical Considerations Baker cyst of the knee is the result of an abnormal accumulation of synovial fluid in the medial aspect of the popliteal fossa. Overproduction of synovial fluid from the knee joint results in the formation of…
Indications and Clinical Considerations The musculotendinous insertion of the hamstring group of muscles is susceptible to the development of tendinitis for 2 reasons. First, the knee joint is subjected to significant repetitive motion under weight-bearing conditions. Second, the blood supply…
Indications and Clinical Considerations Runner’s knee is a common cause of lateral knee pain encountered in clinical practice. Also known as iliotibial band friction syndrome, runner’s knee is an overuse syndrome caused by friction injury to the iliotibial band as…
Indications and Clinical Considerations Bursae are formed from synovial sacs that allow easy sliding of muscles and tendons across one another at areas of repeated movement. These synovial sacs are lined with a synovial membrane invested with a network of…
Indications and Clinical Considerations Bursae are formed from synovial sacs that allow easy sliding of muscles and tendons across one another at areas of repeated movement. These synovial sacs are lined with a synovial membrane invested with a network of…
Indications and Clinical Considerations Bursae are formed from synovial sacs that allow easy sliding of muscles and tendons across one another at areas of repeated movement. These synovial sacs are lined with a synovial membrane invested with a network of…