'WALANT Carpal Tunnel Release: Technical Considerations and Pain Outcomes'

Carpal tunnel release (CTR) was historically performed in the operating theatre under regional or even general anaesthetic. The majority are now completed with local anaesthetic (LA) as a day case procedure . Performing CTR as simply as possible (i.e. in an outpatient setting) streamlines provision in-line with a global need to better utilise healthcare resources to match demand. Tourniquet use for CTR facilitates dissection; however, not only is this uncomfortable, it requires an assistant and equipment not necessarily available in minor operation rooms.
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Tags: Correspondence and Communications Source Type: research