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Popliteal neurovascular bundle – transverse

Patient Positioning

Patient lies prone, leg in extended position. You may put a small pillow under the ankle.

Probe Positioning

Place the transducer on a transverse plane over the medial aspect of the dorsal joint.

Probe Placement Knee
Probe Placement Knee
Knee posterior popliteal neurovascular bundle transverse
Knee posterior popliteal neurovascular bundle transverse

Note: lifting the foot leads to increased blood flow of the vein with better visibility

N: nerve

V: vein

A: artery