Computed tomographic evaluation of the proximity of needles placed for perineural anesthesia of the palmar digital nerves to synovial structures in the foot: an ex vivo study
Mounia Gruyaert,
Maarten Oosterlinck,
Maarten Haspeslagh
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundPotential synovial penetration following palmar digital nerve blocks has not been investigated.ObjectivesTo evaluate the proximity of needles placed for palmar digital nerve blocks to nearby synovial structures using computed tomography (CT).Study designDescriptive observational study.MethodsIn 18 cadaver forelimbs, sequential injection of the navicular bursa (NB), distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) and digital flexor tendon sheath (DFTS) was performed using 3, 5 and 10 mL diluted radiodense contras… Show more
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