Efficacy of Gastrocnemius Plane Block for Foot and Ankle Surgery

The study aim is to evaluate the efficacy of the gastrocnemius plane block (GPB) in providing postoperative analgesia for patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery. Objectives: * To evaluate the duration of postoperative analgesia provided by the gastrocnemius plane block * To assess postoperative opioid or rescue analgesic consumption within the first 24 hours after surgery * To measure postoperative pain intensity at predefined time intervals using a validated pain scale (e.g., VAS). * To assess the incidence of block-related complications, including motor weakness, vascular puncture, nerve injury, or local anesthetic systemic toxicity We hypothesize that GPB will result in lower postoperative pain scores and reduce opioid/rescue analgesic consumption compared with standard analgesic management after foot and ankle surgery.