title: An update around the evidence base for the lower extremity ultrasound regional block technique.
abstract: Ultrasound guidance currently represents the gold standard for regional anesthesia. In particular for lower extremity blocks, despite the heterogeneity and the lack of large randomized controlled trials, current literature shows a modest improvement in block onset and quality compared with other localization techniques. This review aims to present the most recent findings on the application of ultrasound guidance for each single lower extremity approach.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fanelli
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthesia and Postoperative Intensive Care, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy.
authors.forename: Daniela
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ghisi
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
authors.forename: Rita Maria
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Melotti
keywords: Ultrasound; lower extremity blocks; lumbar plexus; sacral plexus