Effect of Intraoperative Ankle Nerve Blocks on Postoperative Discharge in Patients Undergoing Orthopaedic Foot Surgery

The patient will be monitored with ECG, pulse oximetry and noninvasive blood pressure. Anesthesia will be induced using 2-2.5 mg/kg propofol, 1-2 mcg/kg fentanyl, 10-20 mg rocuronium and proper size Laryngeal mask airway will be placed securely the airway.

ankle nerve block will be performed in group ankle block patients using a mixture of 5 ml of 2% lidocaine and 10 ml of 0.5% bupivacaine and same amount placebo (saline) in groups placebo under the guidance of peripheral nerve stimulator the anesthesia will be discontinued and LMA will be removed. The patients will be transferred from postoperative care unit to the ward after they are eligible for discharge according to modified Aldrete scoring system.