{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Under 2$ hand anesthesia? Our first 800 cases with Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) in hand surgery.
{Author}: Pederiva D;Pilla F;Chiaramonte I;Rinaldi A;Rossomando V;Brunello M;Vita F;Faldini C;
{Journal}: Musculoskelet Surg
{Volume}: 0
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 Jun 7
暂无{DOI}: 10.1007/s12306-024-00835-z
{Abstract}: BACKGROUND: The Wide-Awake-Local-Anesthesia-No-Tourniquet (WALANT) technique is being used progressively more and more in hand surgery as it avoids tourniquet-related complications and saves money.
METHODS: In the present study, we analyzed our cases of carpal tunnel syndrome or trigger finger operated upon with this technique from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2022.
RESULTS: We obtained 822 cases (426 carpal tunnel syndrome, 396 trigger finger) with an overall anesthesiologic efficacy (no need of additional anesthetic) of 97.8%. Patients were satisfied or very satisfied with the anesthetic choice in 99.8% of cases.
CONCLUSIONS: We believe WALANT to be a safe and effective technique that every hand surgeon should have in his/her repertoire.