J Med Life Sci.  2022 Aug;19(2):70-73. 10.22730/jmls.2022.19.2.70.

Ultrasound-assisted subarachnoid block in a patient with severe kyphosis

• Park SK
• Choi YS
• Kim HJ

• KMID: 2561908
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.22730/jmls.2022.19.2.70

Abstract

Here, we report a case of ultrasound-assisted subarachnoid block in a patient with severe kyphosis. A 69-year-old man was scheduled for metal removal from hip screws. He had a previous experience with subarachnoid block using the landmark-guided technique, but it was very difficult due to severe kyphosis. However, we could easily determine the correct needle insertion point using ultrasound imaging and performed a successful dural puncture on the first attempt. This case demonstrates the clinical usefulness of ultrasound imaging for subarachnoid blocks in patients with severe kyphosis.

Keyword

Kyphosis; Spinal anesthesia; Ultrasonography