Lumbar plexus structure

Known as: Pelvis>Lumbosacral plexus, Plexus lumbalis, Lumbar Plexus 
A network of nerves lying within the substance of the psoas muscle that is formed by the ventral rami of L1-L4, and which provides motor and sensory… (More)
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2009
Highly Cited
2009
An anatomical study of the lumbosacral plexus as related to the minimally invasive transpsoas approach to the lumbar spine.
OBJECT Minimally invasive anterolateral approaches to the lumbar spine are options for the treatment of a number of adult… (More)
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Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Continuous lumbar plexus block for postoperative pain control after total hip arthroplasty. A randomized controlled trial.
BACKGROUND Continuous femoral or lumbar plexus blocks have been demonstrated to provide effective postoperative analgesia of the… (More)
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Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Successful resuscitation after ropivacaine and lidocaine-induced ventricular arrhythmia following posterior lumbar plexus block in a child.
We report the case of a 13-yr-old girl scheduled for knee surgery under general anesthesia and posterior lumbar plexus block. A… (More)
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2008
2008
Lumbar plexus and psoas major muscle: not always as expected.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Conflicting definitions concerning the exact location of the lumbar plexus have been proposed. The… (More)
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2004
2004
Delayed retroperitoneal haematoma after failed lumbar plexus block.
A 72-yr-old patient was to undergo a left lumbar plexus block by the posterior approach to achieve postoperative analgesia after… (More)
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Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
An anatomic study of the lumbar plexus with respect to retroperitoneal endoscopic surgery.
STUDY DESIGN The distribution of the lumbar plexus was analyzed using cadavers. OBJECTIVE To clarify the safety zone to prevent… (More)
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Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Continuous psoas compartment block for postoperative analgesia after total hip arthroplasty: new landmarks, technical guidelines, and clinical evaluation.
UNLABELLED A computed tomographic scan was obtained in 35 patients to measure the depth and the relationship of the branches of… (More)
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Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
Comparison of the fascia iliaca compartment block with the 3-in-1 block in children.
A new single injection procedure, the fascia iliaca compartment block, is described for blocking the femoral, lateral cutaneous… (More)
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Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
Extent of blockade with various approaches to the lumbar plexus.
The extent of blockade when four different techniques were used for blocking the lumbar plexus was prospectively evaluated in 80… (More)
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Highly Cited
1973
Highly Cited
1973
The inguinal paravascular technic of lumbar plexus anesthesia: the "3-in-1 block".
 
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