WRIST BLOCK
AND ANKLE BLOCK
HIMANSHU BAXY, JR1, ANAESTHESIA
MODERATOR – DR. SAMEER SIR
WRIST BLOCK
Wrist block is the technique of blocking terminal
branches of some or all of the six nerves that supply
the wrist, hand and fingers. The combination of
nerves that need to be blocked depends upon the
exact location of surgery. This block can be used to
provide regional anaesthesia for a patient undergoing
surgery awake or as an analgesic technique to be
used in combination with general anaesthesia or
brachial plexus block
Indications
• Carpal tunnel and ulnar tunnel releases
• Tenosynovitis
• Dupuytren’s contracture
• Metacarpal or Phalangeal osteotomy
• Debridement
Contraindications
1. Absolute contraindications - a) Patient refusal
b) Allergy to Local anaesthetic
c) Active infection at the site of block
2. Relative contraindications – Anti coagulants
Bleeding diathesis
Nerves in the Distal Forearm
The wrist, hand and fingers are supplied by six nerves:
• the median nerve
• the ulnar nerve
• the dorsal branch of the ulnar nerve
• the radial nerve
• the posterior interosseous nerve
• the anterior interosseous nerve
All six originate from the brachial plexus and descend
into the forearm to supply the distal structures.
FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OF ULNAR NERVE
The ulnar nerve provides sensory
innervation to the skin of the little
finger and the (ulnar aspect) half of
the ring finger, and to the
corresponding area of the palm.
The same area is covered on the
corresponding dorsal side of the
hand.
FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OF MEDIAN NERVE
Sensory supply:
-palmar aspect of thumb, index,
middle and radial border of the ring
finger,
-dorsal surface of the distal
phalanges of index and middle,
radial border of the ring finger.
FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OF RADIAL NERVE
The radial nerve lies on the
anterior aspect of the radial side
of the forearm.
supply sensation to the dorsum of
the thumb and the dorsum of the
hand (the thumb, index, middle
and one-half ring finger as far as
the distal interphalangeal joint).
TECHNIQUE
Preparation and positioning -
Fully prepare the equipment and patient, including obtaining
informed consent. Also ensure that intravenous access, monitoring
and full resuscitation facilities are available.
The patient is in the supine position with the arm abducted. Prepare
the skin with antiseptic solution.
The Radial nerve
Landmarks
The SRN runs along the medial aspect of the brachioradialis muscle.
It then passes between the tendon of the brachioradialis and radius to
pierce the fascia on the dorsal aspect. Just above the styloid process
of the radius, it gives digital branches for the dorsal skin of the
thumb, index finger and lateral half of the middle finger. Several of
its branches pass superficially over the ‘anatomical snuff box’.
Radial Nerve block
• The superficial branches of the radial nerve
are blocked by a subcutaneous injection of
local anesthetic in a circular fashion.
• The injection is made proximal to the radial
styloid head (circle)
• The radial nerve block is essentially a “field
block” and requires more extensive
infiltration because of its less predictable
anatomic location and division into multiple
smaller cutaneous branches.
• 5ml of local anesthetic should be injected
subcutaneously just proximal to the radial
styloid, aiming medially.
• Then the infiltration is extended laterally,
using an additional 5 mL of local anesthetic
The median nerve
Landmarks
The median nerve is located between the tendons of the palmaris
longus (PL) – present in approximately 85% of the population – and
the flexor carpi radialis (FCR). The PL tendon is usually the more
prominent of the two; the median nerve passes just deep and lateral
to it.
Technique
• The median nerve is blocked by inserting
the needle between the tendons of the
palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis .
• The needle is inserted until it pierces the
deep fascia, and 3 to 5 mL of local
anesthetic is injected.
• Although piercing of the deep fascia has
been described to result in a fascial
“click,” it is more reliable to simply insert
the needle until it contacts the bone.
• The needle is withdrawn 2 to 3 mm, and
the local anesthetic is injected.
• A “fan” technique is recommended to increase the
success rate of the median nerve block. After the
initial injection, the needle is withdrawn back to skin
level, redirected 30° laterally, and advanced again to
contact the bone.
• After pulling back the needle 1 to 2 mm from the
bone, an additional 2 mL of local anesthetic is
injected.
• A similar procedure is repeated with medial
redirection of the needle.
• Paresthesia in the median nerve distribution
warrants a 1- to 2-mm withdrawal of the needle,
followed by a slow measured injection of the local
anesthetic.
• If paresthesia worsens or persists, the needle should
be removed and reinserted.
The ulnar nerve
Landmarks
The ulnar nerve passes between the ulnar artery and tendon of the
flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU). The tendon of the FCU is superficial to
the ulnar nerve, which is the medial to the artery.
The dorsal cutaneous branch of the ulnar nerve (which must be
blocked if anaesthesia to the ulnar aspect of the back of the hand
is required) curves around the ulnar aspect of the wrist, 1 cm distal
to the ulnar styloid in the mid-axial plane to reach the skin of the
back of the hand.
ULNAR NERVE BLOCK
The ulnar nerve is anesthetised by inserting the needle
under the tendon of the FCU muscle close to its distal
attachment just above
the styloid process of the ulna.
The needle is advanced 5–10 mm to
just past the tendon of the FCU and 3–5 mL of local
anaesthetic
solution is injected. If blood is aspirated prior to the
injection,
redirect the needle more superficially and medially as the
ulnar
artery has been pierced. As with the medial nerve injection,
any
lancinating symptoms into the fingers felt by the awake
patient on
needle insertion should prompt redirection.
ANKLE BLOCK
• Indications:- Podiatric surgery - Foot and toe debridement or amputation.
• Two deep nerves: Posterior tibial, Deep peroneal
• Three Superficial nerves: Superficial peroneal, Sural, Saphenous
• Local anesthetic: 5-6 mL per nerve
• two deep nerves are anesthetized by injecting local anesthetic under the fascia,
• whereas the three superficial nerves are anesthetized by a simple subcutaneous
injection of local anesthetic.
The ankle block involves blockade of 5 nerves
• Posterior tibial nerve
• Sural nerve
• Superficial peroneal nerve
• Deep peroneal nerve
• Saphenous nerve
Terminal branch of
sciatic nerve
Terminal branch
of femoral nerve
medial
lateral
Blockade of the Deep Peroneal Nerve, Superficial
Peroneal Nerve, and Saphenous Nerve can be
blocked in one needle stick.
Deep Peroneal Nerve can be located at the level of the medial
malleolus just lateral to the extensor hallucis longus
Location of deep
peroneal nerve
Medial
Malleolus
Extensor
Hallucis
Longus
Lateral
Malleolus
Extensor
Digitorum
Longus
Deep Peroneal Nerve Block
• Identify the extensor hallucis longus tendon
and the extensor digitorum longus muscle
• Palpate the dorsalis pedis artery
• The finger of the palpating hand is positioned
in the groove just lateral to the extensor
hallucis longus.
• The needle is inserted under the skin and
advanced until stopped by the bone.
• At this point, the needle is withdrawn back 1-2
mm and 2-3 mL of local anesthetic is injected.
• A “fan” technique is recommended to increase
the success rate.
Superficial peroneal nerve
block
• Bring the needle back and
direct it superficially in a lateral
fashion towards the lateral
malleolus depositing 3-5 ml of
local anesthetic subcutaneously
Saphenous Nerve
Block
• At the site of the deep
peroneal nerve blockade
bring your needle back and
redirect in a medial
direction towards the
medial malleolus
depositing 3-5 ml of local
anesthetic subutaneously
A. Deep Peroneal Nerve- advance
needle perpendicular and deep to
the retinaculum.
B. Superificial Peroneal Nerve- direct
needle superficially towards the
lateral malleolus.
C. Saphenous Nerve- direct needle
superficially towards the medial
malleolus.
TIBIAL NERVE BLOCK
A) Landmark for posterior tibial nerve block is
found by palpating the pulse of the tibial artery
posterior to the medial malleolus.
B) Posterior tibial nerve block is accomplished by
inserting the needle posterior to the pulse of the tibial
artery. The needle is advanced until contact with the
bone is established. At this point the needle is
withdrawn 2-3 mm, and 5 mL of local anesthetic is
injected.
Sural Nerve
Block
• Sural nerve block is
accomplished by injecting
local anesthetic in a
fanwise fashion
subcutaneously and below
the fascia posterior to the
lateral malleolus.
• 5ml of local anesthetic is
deposited in a circular
fashion to raise a skin
“wheal.”
Summary of five nerve block
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  • 1.
    WRIST BLOCK AND ANKLEBLOCK HIMANSHU BAXY, JR1, ANAESTHESIA MODERATOR – DR. SAMEER SIR
  • 2.
    WRIST BLOCK Wrist blockis the technique of blocking terminal branches of some or all of the six nerves that supply the wrist, hand and fingers. The combination of nerves that need to be blocked depends upon the exact location of surgery. This block can be used to provide regional anaesthesia for a patient undergoing surgery awake or as an analgesic technique to be used in combination with general anaesthesia or brachial plexus block
  • 3.
    Indications • Carpal tunneland ulnar tunnel releases • Tenosynovitis • Dupuytren’s contracture • Metacarpal or Phalangeal osteotomy • Debridement
  • 4.
    Contraindications 1. Absolute contraindications- a) Patient refusal b) Allergy to Local anaesthetic c) Active infection at the site of block 2. Relative contraindications – Anti coagulants Bleeding diathesis
  • 5.
    Nerves in theDistal Forearm The wrist, hand and fingers are supplied by six nerves: • the median nerve • the ulnar nerve • the dorsal branch of the ulnar nerve • the radial nerve • the posterior interosseous nerve • the anterior interosseous nerve All six originate from the brachial plexus and descend into the forearm to supply the distal structures.
  • 9.
    FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OFULNAR NERVE The ulnar nerve provides sensory innervation to the skin of the little finger and the (ulnar aspect) half of the ring finger, and to the corresponding area of the palm. The same area is covered on the corresponding dorsal side of the hand.
  • 10.
    FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OFMEDIAN NERVE Sensory supply: -palmar aspect of thumb, index, middle and radial border of the ring finger, -dorsal surface of the distal phalanges of index and middle, radial border of the ring finger.
  • 11.
    FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OFRADIAL NERVE The radial nerve lies on the anterior aspect of the radial side of the forearm. supply sensation to the dorsum of the thumb and the dorsum of the hand (the thumb, index, middle and one-half ring finger as far as the distal interphalangeal joint).
  • 12.
    TECHNIQUE Preparation and positioning- Fully prepare the equipment and patient, including obtaining informed consent. Also ensure that intravenous access, monitoring and full resuscitation facilities are available. The patient is in the supine position with the arm abducted. Prepare the skin with antiseptic solution.
  • 13.
    The Radial nerve Landmarks TheSRN runs along the medial aspect of the brachioradialis muscle. It then passes between the tendon of the brachioradialis and radius to pierce the fascia on the dorsal aspect. Just above the styloid process of the radius, it gives digital branches for the dorsal skin of the thumb, index finger and lateral half of the middle finger. Several of its branches pass superficially over the ‘anatomical snuff box’.
  • 14.
    Radial Nerve block •The superficial branches of the radial nerve are blocked by a subcutaneous injection of local anesthetic in a circular fashion. • The injection is made proximal to the radial styloid head (circle) • The radial nerve block is essentially a “field block” and requires more extensive infiltration because of its less predictable anatomic location and division into multiple smaller cutaneous branches. • 5ml of local anesthetic should be injected subcutaneously just proximal to the radial styloid, aiming medially. • Then the infiltration is extended laterally, using an additional 5 mL of local anesthetic
  • 15.
    The median nerve Landmarks Themedian nerve is located between the tendons of the palmaris longus (PL) – present in approximately 85% of the population – and the flexor carpi radialis (FCR). The PL tendon is usually the more prominent of the two; the median nerve passes just deep and lateral to it.
  • 16.
    Technique • The mediannerve is blocked by inserting the needle between the tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis . • The needle is inserted until it pierces the deep fascia, and 3 to 5 mL of local anesthetic is injected. • Although piercing of the deep fascia has been described to result in a fascial “click,” it is more reliable to simply insert the needle until it contacts the bone. • The needle is withdrawn 2 to 3 mm, and the local anesthetic is injected.
  • 17.
    • A “fan”technique is recommended to increase the success rate of the median nerve block. After the initial injection, the needle is withdrawn back to skin level, redirected 30° laterally, and advanced again to contact the bone. • After pulling back the needle 1 to 2 mm from the bone, an additional 2 mL of local anesthetic is injected. • A similar procedure is repeated with medial redirection of the needle. • Paresthesia in the median nerve distribution warrants a 1- to 2-mm withdrawal of the needle, followed by a slow measured injection of the local anesthetic. • If paresthesia worsens or persists, the needle should be removed and reinserted.
  • 18.
    The ulnar nerve Landmarks Theulnar nerve passes between the ulnar artery and tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU). The tendon of the FCU is superficial to the ulnar nerve, which is the medial to the artery. The dorsal cutaneous branch of the ulnar nerve (which must be blocked if anaesthesia to the ulnar aspect of the back of the hand is required) curves around the ulnar aspect of the wrist, 1 cm distal to the ulnar styloid in the mid-axial plane to reach the skin of the back of the hand.
  • 19.
    ULNAR NERVE BLOCK Theulnar nerve is anesthetised by inserting the needle under the tendon of the FCU muscle close to its distal attachment just above the styloid process of the ulna. The needle is advanced 5–10 mm to just past the tendon of the FCU and 3–5 mL of local anaesthetic solution is injected. If blood is aspirated prior to the injection, redirect the needle more superficially and medially as the ulnar artery has been pierced. As with the medial nerve injection, any lancinating symptoms into the fingers felt by the awake patient on needle insertion should prompt redirection.
  • 22.
    ANKLE BLOCK • Indications:-Podiatric surgery - Foot and toe debridement or amputation. • Two deep nerves: Posterior tibial, Deep peroneal • Three Superficial nerves: Superficial peroneal, Sural, Saphenous • Local anesthetic: 5-6 mL per nerve • two deep nerves are anesthetized by injecting local anesthetic under the fascia, • whereas the three superficial nerves are anesthetized by a simple subcutaneous injection of local anesthetic.
  • 23.
    The ankle blockinvolves blockade of 5 nerves • Posterior tibial nerve • Sural nerve • Superficial peroneal nerve • Deep peroneal nerve • Saphenous nerve Terminal branch of sciatic nerve Terminal branch of femoral nerve
  • 24.
  • 25.
    Blockade of theDeep Peroneal Nerve, Superficial Peroneal Nerve, and Saphenous Nerve can be blocked in one needle stick.
  • 26.
    Deep Peroneal Nervecan be located at the level of the medial malleolus just lateral to the extensor hallucis longus Location of deep peroneal nerve Medial Malleolus Extensor Hallucis Longus Lateral Malleolus Extensor Digitorum Longus
  • 27.
    Deep Peroneal NerveBlock • Identify the extensor hallucis longus tendon and the extensor digitorum longus muscle • Palpate the dorsalis pedis artery • The finger of the palpating hand is positioned in the groove just lateral to the extensor hallucis longus. • The needle is inserted under the skin and advanced until stopped by the bone. • At this point, the needle is withdrawn back 1-2 mm and 2-3 mL of local anesthetic is injected. • A “fan” technique is recommended to increase the success rate.
  • 28.
    Superficial peroneal nerve block •Bring the needle back and direct it superficially in a lateral fashion towards the lateral malleolus depositing 3-5 ml of local anesthetic subcutaneously
  • 29.
    Saphenous Nerve Block • Atthe site of the deep peroneal nerve blockade bring your needle back and redirect in a medial direction towards the medial malleolus depositing 3-5 ml of local anesthetic subutaneously
  • 30.
    A. Deep PeronealNerve- advance needle perpendicular and deep to the retinaculum. B. Superificial Peroneal Nerve- direct needle superficially towards the lateral malleolus. C. Saphenous Nerve- direct needle superficially towards the medial malleolus.
  • 31.
    TIBIAL NERVE BLOCK A)Landmark for posterior tibial nerve block is found by palpating the pulse of the tibial artery posterior to the medial malleolus. B) Posterior tibial nerve block is accomplished by inserting the needle posterior to the pulse of the tibial artery. The needle is advanced until contact with the bone is established. At this point the needle is withdrawn 2-3 mm, and 5 mL of local anesthetic is injected.
  • 32.
    Sural Nerve Block • Suralnerve block is accomplished by injecting local anesthetic in a fanwise fashion subcutaneously and below the fascia posterior to the lateral malleolus. • 5ml of local anesthetic is deposited in a circular fashion to raise a skin “wheal.”
  • 33.
    Summary of fivenerve block
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Editor's Notes

  • #28 / groove just lateral to the extensor hallucis longus