title: Real-time three-dimensional ultrasound for continuous popliteal blockade: a case report and image description.
abstract: Two-dimensional ultrasound guidance has been used as an adjunct for neural blockade. With the development of newer ultrasound technology, three-dimensional ultrasound imaging is now available and may offer improved visualization of anatomic structures and relationships. We describe the successful blockade of the popliteal nerve with three-dimensional ultrasound guidance and image description.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA. ngf06@bellsouth.net
authors.forename: Neil G
authors.initials: NG
authors.lastname: Feinglass
authors.forename: Steven R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Clendenen
authors.forename: Klaus D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Torp
authors.forename: R Doris
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Ramon
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Castello
authors.forename: Roy A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Greengrass
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003199:Computer Systems; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000379:methods*; D013979:Tibial Nerve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography