Ultrasound block of first branch of the lateral plantar nerve (baxter nerve): case report of a promising and effective treatment for heel chronic pain

Abstract Chronic heel pain is a challenging diagnosis and although it is a common and disabling condition frequently mistreated. Baxter Nerve (BN) entrapment is responsible for 20% of heel pain and can be managed by an ultrasound guide nerve block, a simple, safe, and durable technique. A 67-year-old woman complained of paraesthesia on the left heel and a “stepping on glass” feeling. Various techniques were performed to manage her symptoms without any results. An ultrasound BN block was finally performed with an instant relief and satisfactory pain control for the follow-up period of six months. This clinical report highlights the success of the ultrasound BN block as an effective and lasting solution for chronic heel pain.

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Main Authors: Rio Coles,Inês, Lima Vieira,Catarina, Barroco Gouveia,Isabel, Rebelo,Teresa, Agualusa,Luís
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Anestesiologia (SBA) 2021
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2352-22912021000600664
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