The femoral nerve block (FNB) is one of the easiest 
peripheral nerve blocks to master. FNB can be performed to 
provide perioperative analgesia for fractured neck/shaft 
of femur, knee surgery and some lower leg surgery. It can 
also be used to provide surgical anaesthesia, usually in 
combination with a sciatic nerve block. The article will 
cover relevant anatomy, potential uses and block technique 
along with a brief trouble shooting section.

249 Femoral Nerve Block- Landmark approach