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A plantar flexion response to nerve stimulation indicates needle misplacement in the epidural/spinal space during psoas compartment block
Journal of Anesthesia, 02/25/09
Cesur M et al. - The authors report two cases of plantar flexion due to epidural misplacement of the needle during psoas compartment block, providing a response feedback for needle position during this procedure. At this point, 3 ml of radiopaque medium was injected, and it diffused throughout the epidural space. Subsequently, single-shot epidural anesthesia was achieved by injection through this needle.
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