The anterior branch of the medial femoral cutaneous nerve innervates the anterior knee: a randomized volunteer trial

Article Anatomy & Morphology

Cutaneous nerve fields of the anteromedial lower limb-Determination with selective ultrasound-guided nerve blockade

Georg Riegler et al.

Summary: This study aimed to determine the variability of peripheral cutaneous nerve fields (CNF) and potential overlap by selectively blocking the intermediate (IFCN) and medial (MFCN) femoral cutaneous nerves and the infrapatellar branch of the saphenous nerve (IPBSN) in healthy volunteers. The results showed high variability in the size of innervation areas and overlapping patterns between different nerves in the anteromedial lower limb. The study suggests using selective nerve blockades to accurately determine peripheral CNF in clinical practice.

CLINICAL ANATOMY (2021)

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Article Orthopedics

Cryoanalgesia of the anterior femoral cutaneous nerve (AFCN) for the treatment of neuropathy-mediated anterior thigh pain: anatomy and technical description

Danoob Dalili et al.

Summary: This study describes the MRI anatomy of the AFCN and a new technique for cryoanalgesia of the AFCN using MRI guidance, which resulted in successful long-term pain relief in three patients with recalcitrant AFCN-mediated neuropathic pain. The procedures were clinically effective, with a decrease in pain intensity and no major complications, demonstrating the feasibility and safety of this novel approach.

SKELETAL RADIOLOGY (2021)

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Letter Anesthesiology

A novel ultrasound-guided anterior branch of medial femoral cutaneous nerve block

Wen-Yi Gong et al.

MINERVA ANESTESIOLOGICA (2021)

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Article Clinical Neurology

Total Knee Arthroplasty Postsurgical Chronic Pain, Neuropathic Pain, and the Prevalence of Neuropathic Symptoms: A Prospective Observational Study in Turkey

Fatih Sahin et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the prevalence of chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) and neuropathic pain in patients undergoing TKA for osteoarthritis. The results showed a higher rate of neuropathic pain among CPSP patients and all patients had neuropathic symptoms. The study also found that the neuropathic component of patients' pain occurred mostly in the knee's infrapatellar region.

JOURNAL OF PAIN RESEARCH (2021)

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Article Anesthesiology