Superior gluteal nerve: a new block on the block?

Background and objectives: The superior gluteal nerve is responsible for innervating the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and tensor fascia latae muscles, all of which can be injured during surgical procedures. We describe an ultrasound-guided approach to block the superior gluteal nerve which allowe...

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Main Authors: Miguel Sá, Rita Graça, Hugo Reis, José Miguel Cardoso, José Sampaio, Célia Pinheiro, Duarte Machado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-07-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0104001416302056