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Sciatic Nerve Block

Thomas L. Rodziewicz  1 , Joshua B. Stevens  2 , Fayez A. Ajib  3 , David J. Tunnell  4
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Sciatic Nerve Block

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Excerpt

The sciatic nerve is the workhorse of the lower extremity, supplying the vast majority of the motor and sensory function to the lower limb. It supplies motor function to the posterior thigh and all muscles below the knee. Sensory function is provided to the posterior thigh, posterior knee joint, and everything below the knee except a narrow band on the medial lower leg. This area is supplied by the saphenous nerve, which is derived from the lumbar plexus.

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Disclosure: Thomas Rodziewicz declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Joshua Stevens declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Fayez Ajib declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: David Tunnell declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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