Sensory level recommended for surgical procedures commonly performed under neuraxial anesthesia

Surgical procedure	Sensory dermatome level
Cesarean delivery	T4
Postpartum tubal ligation	T4
Total hip arthroplasty	T10
Open reduction internal fixation of femur or hip fractures	T10
Cervical cerclage	T10
Urologic procedures	T10
Peri-anal procedure	S1
Total knee arthroplasty	L1
Knee arthroscopy	L1
Foot surgery	L2 to L3

The sensory levels shown in this table are those that may increase the likelihood of providing adequate anesthesia for surgery, including the dermatome level of the incision and the level required for surgical manipulation.

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Sensory level recommended for surgical procedures commonly performed under neuraxial anesthesia