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

Mak, Rex Wang-Fung; Mak, Michael Chu-Kay; Ho, Pak-Cheong · J Hand Surg Eur Vol · 2024

prospective_cohort · Level II

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Abstract

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.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy