Wide Awake Local Anaesthesia No Tourniquet Surgery of the Foot and Ankle
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Hamid Muhammad A, Younis Zubair, Mannan Muhammad, Kalim Zikrullah, Khan Zafar A, Prabhu Rudra M, Shrivastava Nayan, Rashid Nadia
Primary Institution: University Hospitals Birmingham
Hypothesis
The study aims to describe the scope of WALANT in foot and ankle procedures and explore its current role in lower extremity wide-awake surgery.
Conclusion
WALANT is a safe and effective technique for foot and ankle surgeries, providing adequate anaesthesia and haemostasis without the complications associated with general anaesthesia or tourniquet use.
Supporting Evidence
- WALANT has been shown to provide adequate anaesthesia and a bloodless field during surgery.
- Patients reported lower levels of postoperative anxiety and pain compared to general anaesthesia.
- WALANT reduces the need for anaesthetic staff and associated costs.
Takeaway
WALANT is a way to do foot and ankle surgery while the patient is awake, which helps reduce pain and recovery time.
Methodology
The study reviews existing literature on WALANT in foot and ankle surgeries, analyzing patient outcomes, satisfaction, and complications.
Potential Biases
Potential recall bias due to the retrospective nature of some studies included.
Limitations
The study lacks a control group for comparison and does not assess pain scores in the postoperative period.
Participant Demographics
Patients undergoing various foot and ankle procedures, including fractures and tendon repairs.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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