Ultrasound-guided continuous popliteal sciatic nerve block improves healing of trophic ulcers of lower limbs - 20/03/20
, Francesca De Sanctis, MD b, Laura B. Colantonio, MD c, Valeria De Paolis, MD b, Stefano Di Carlo, MD b, Eugenio Di Martino, MD b, Giuliana Properzi, PhD b, Sandro Cinotti, MD b, Alessandro Vittori, MD d, Franco Marinangeli, PhD bHighlights |
• | Chronic ulcers of the lower limbs have long and complex healing process. |
• | Continuous popliteal sciatic block improves tolerance to painful wound dressings. |
• | Local blood flow and oxygenation are improved by regional anesthetic techniques. |
• | Ultrasound guidance increases success rate and reduces procedural risks. |
• | Continuous popliteal sciatic block improves healing of trophic ulcers. |
Keywords : Popliteal sciatic block, Continuous regional techniques, Trophic ulcers, Lower limbs, Ultrasound guidance
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