Wide-awake surgery using local anaesthesia with adrenaline for ulnar nerve decompression and medial epicondylectomy

Ulnar nerve decompression with medial epicondylectomy was performed under Wide-Awake Local Anaesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) for cubital tunnel syndrome. Prospective investigation showed that WALANT is a safe and effective method of anaesthesia with good patient satisfaction.

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Published in:The Journal of hand surgery, European volume European volume, 2024-12, Vol.49 (11), p.1362-1364
Main Authors: Mak, Rex Wang-Fung, Mak, Michael Chu-Kay, Ho, Pak-Cheong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Anesthesia, Local - methods
Anesthetics, Local - administration & dosage
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome - surgery
Decompression, Surgical - methods
Epinephrine - administration & dosage
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Satisfaction
Prospective Studies
Ulnar Nerve - surgery
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Summary:Ulnar nerve decompression with medial epicondylectomy was performed under Wide-Awake Local Anaesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) for cubital tunnel syndrome. Prospective investigation showed that WALANT is a safe and effective method of anaesthesia with good patient satisfaction.
ISSN:1753-1934
2043-6289
2043-6289
DOI:10.1177/17531934241252518