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genicular nerve

inferomedial, superomedial, & superolateral genicular nerves Origin: - the origin of the superomedial & superolateral genicular nerves (from the sciatic nerve or from the femoral nerve) is controversial [1] - the origin of the inferolateral genicular nerve is from the common peroneal nerve - the origin of the inferomedial genicular nerve is from the tibial nerve - interindividual variability explains the discrepancy in the literature over nomenclature & origin of the genicular nerves Clinical significance: - see genicular nerve block Mechanism of action: - local anesthetic spread next to the genicular arteries or at the junction of the epiphysis & diaphysis of the femur & tibia

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  1. Genicular Nerve Blocks https://www.nysora.com/techniques/lower-extremity/nysora-com-genicular-nerve-blocks/