The goal of this observational study is to determine the analgesic duration and analgesic quality of a 1% ropivacaine ankle block in forefoot surgery. Bilateral cases of forefoot surgery, preoperative use of steroids, preexisting lower extremity neuropathy, or failed blocks were not included in this quality improvement program. An ankle block with 1% ropivcaine and patient follow-up is part of the standard practice at Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg.
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Duration sensory block
Timeframe: A maximum of 72 hours until return of sensation is expected.