Introduction: Sciatic nerve (SN) is about 2cm wide, forms in the pelvis from ventral rami of L4-S3 spinal nerves and leaves the pelvis by passing out via greater sciatic foramen inferior to piriformis. It travels in the posterior compartment of thigh where it is crossed by long head of biceps femoris, and terminates by dividing into tibial and common peroneal nerves proximal to knee near the apex of popliteal fossa. Cross sectional area (CSA) of SN at mid-thigh and the level of termination may vary. This is important in respect to clinical as well as treatment purpose for the performance of popliteal block. Popliteal nerve block is the block of SN in the popliteal fossa, it is ideal for surgeries of lower leg, particularly below the knee, foot and ankle. It anesthetizes the same dermatomes as both the anterior and lateral approaches to the SN. Variability in level of termination and subcutaneous depth may account for the frequent failures associated with popliteal block. Ultrasound guided sciatic nerve blockade when performed in a systematic manner, is associated with a high success rate. Aims & Objectives: Present study was done to evaluate sciatic nerve morphometry and its depth from skin with the help of high resolution ultrasonography (HRUS) and highlight importance of relevant anatomy in relation to popliteal nerve block. Material & Methods: Study was conducted in the Department of Anatomy, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India in 50 volunteer students of 1st year MBBS 2018 batch (25 males & 25 females). Sonography was done with the help of Esaote Europe My Lab 40 ultrasound machine (installed in the Department of Anatomy, KGMU) to observe Cross sectional area, perimeter, level of termination of nerve and its depth from skin at a particular site. Results: CSA ranged from 0.22-0.35±0.028cm2 and perimeter ranged from 15.23 – 30.33±2.92 mm The mean CSA of SN was equal on both sides ie. 0.27± 0.028 cm2 on right and 0.27±-0.025 cm2 on left. The perimeter of SN on right side was 21.27±2.92 mm and left side 20.29±2.05 mm. The depth of SN from skin on right side was 19.16±1.70 mm while on left side 19.16±1.70mm. The level of termination was 77.65±4.31 mm on right side while 77.26±4.43 mm on left side proximal to popliteal crease. Rt. SN mean CSA was almost equal among males and females whereas Lt. SN mean CSA was found to be significantly (p-value-0.048) greater in males as compared to females. The perimeter of nerve had significantly (0.043) larger values on both right and left side in females as compared to males. The depth of SN from skin was slightly more in males as compared to females while level of termination was bilaterally almost similar in both males and females. Conclusion: Normal values of various parameters of sciatic nerve evaluated in our study will be helpful in guiding and facilitating popliteal block in various surgeries
Introduction: Tibial Nerve (TN) and Common Peroneal Nerve (CPN) supply the muscles and skin of lower extremity via their major branches and also send articular branches to the joints of lower extremity. Knowledge of nerve dimensions is useful for diagnosis of pathologies, planning nerve blocks, biopsies or other therapeutic procedures. Aim: To assess bilateral TN and Deep Peroneal Nerve (DPN) morphology and morphometry at ankle through a sonographic evaluation. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted in the Department of Anatomy, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh from September 2018 to August 2019. Morphology and morphometry of TN and DPN was observed by High Resolution Ultrasonography (HRUS) at specific anatomical site in 100 first year Bachelor in Medicine and Bachelor in Surgery (MBBS) students. (50 males and 50 females). The nerve parameters like, Cross-sectional Area (CSA), nerve perimeter and depth from skin were measured and the data was analysed statistically. Among asymptomatic subjects, various nerve parameters and subcutaneous depth were observed in both genders to establish normal reference values for the purpose of creating database. The association of nerve parameter to BMI was also studied. To compare the change in a parameter at two different time intervals, paired t-test was used. To test the significance of two means, the student t-test was used. Results: Amongst the total 100 subjects(50 males and 50 females, age range: 17-25 years) included in the study, Mean CSA, perimeter and subcutaneous depth of right TN were 9.70±1.73 mm2, 9.91±1.57 mm and 9.62±0.94 mm; whereas mean CSA, perimeter and subcutaneous depth of left TN were 9.30±1.40 mm2, 9.36±1.46 mm and 9.33±0.95 mm. Mean CSA, perimeter and subcutaneous depth of right DPN were 7.00±1.60 mm2, 8.41±1.27 mm and 8.46± 0.93 mm whereas those on left side were 6.70±1.40 mm2, 6.81±1.39 mm and 8.50±0.68 mm.The CSA and perimeter of right TN was significantly (p 0.004) greater than left. DPN mean CSA (p-value 0.008) and perimeter (p<0.001) were significantly greater on the right side in comparison to left the TN was significantly deeper in location in females (p<0.004). DPN was significantly deeper in females than males (p<0.001). Differences in nerve parameters among subjects in relation to Body Mass Index (BMI) were insignificant. Conclusion: Nerve parameters were conveniently measured by ultrasound. Knowledge of site-specific normal size of nerves is of great importance in diagnosing various neuropathies, compression syndromes and traumatic nerve lesions. In current study, we have attempted to create a reference database that may be valuable for neurologists as well as radiologists. Knowledge of nerve depth & location may help in guiding ankle blocks in various surgeries and for other diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
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