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Applied anatomy saphenous nerve injury
Dr. Akram Jaffar's document discusses the applied anatomy of nerve injuries in the lower limb, focusing on the saphenous nerve. It outlines objectives for students to understand anatomical factors, clinical examination, and surgical anatomy related to nerve injuries. The document also notes that saphenous nerve injury can occur during venous cut down, resulting in sensory loss on the medial side of the foot.
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- 1. Dr.AkramJaffar Applied Anatomy ofNerve Injuries in the Lower LimbApplied Anatomy of Nerve Injuries in the Lower Limb Saphenous nerveSaphenous nerve Akram Jaffar, Ph.D. Subscribe to Human Anatomy Education Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/akramjfr Human Anatomy Education platforms by Akram Jaffar Follow @AkramJaffar Like Human Anatomy Education Page https://www.facebook.com/AnatomyEducation
- 2. Dr.AkramJaffar References and suggestedreading • Ellis H (2006): Clinical anatomy, A revision and applied anatomy for clinical students. 11th Ed. Blackwell Publishing. Massachusetts • Moore KL & Dalley AF (2006): Clinically oriented anatomy. 5th ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Baltimore • Brust JCM (2007): Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Neurology. 2nd ed. McGraw-Hill Professional.
- 3. Dr.AkramJaffar Objectives After completion ofthis session, students should be able to discuss, identify, and describe: – The anatomical factors predisposing to nerve injuries. – The anatomy of deformity, weakness and sensory loss following the nerve injury. – The applied anatomy of clinical examination for specific nerves. – Surgical anatomy of treating nerve injuries.
- 4. Dr.AkramJaffar Saphenous nerve injury •During venous cut down for the great saphenous vein in front of the medial malleolus • Sensory loss: medial side of the foot down to the bunion area.