Antonio Coviello, Carmine Iacovazzo, Dario Cirillo, Alessio Bernasconi, Annachiara Marra, Francesco Squillacioti, Marco Martone, Eleonora Garone, Filomena Coppola, Andrea Uriel de Siena, Maria Vargas, Giuseppe Servillo
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Ultrasound popliteal sciatic nerve block (UPSNB) is commonly performed in foot and ankle surgery. This study aims to assess the use of dexmedetomidine and dexamethasone as adjuvants in UPSNB for hallux valgus (HV) surgery, comparing their efficacy in producing motor and sensory block and controlling postoperative pain. The adverse event rate was also evaluated. METHODS: This mono-centric retrospective study included 62 adult patients undergoing HV surgery: 30 patients received lidocaine 2% 200 mg, ropivacaine 0...
2024: Drug Design, Development and Therapy