Anesthetic Management of Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using Femoral and Popliteal Nerve Blocks

Abstract

This case series presents the successful utilization of femoral and popliteal nerve blocks as an alternative anesthesia technique in patients with diabetic foot ulcers undergoing lower extremity surgery. Five cases are discussed, each highlighting the efficacy and safety of regional anesthesia in managing complex medical conditions and optimizing perioperative outcomes.