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Anesthesia for the Patient Undergoing Foot and Ankle Surgery
Christopher M Sharrow1, Brett Elmore1
1Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia Health, PO Box 800710, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0710, USA.
Clinics in Sports Medicine
|March 18, 2022
Summary
Modern anesthesia for foot and ankle surgery offers diverse techniques like general anesthesia or nerve blocks. Patient factors and pain management guide the optimal choice for successful surgical outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Foot and ankle surgeries require tailored anesthetic approaches.
- Anesthesia options range from general to regional techniques, often combined with analgesics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline modern anesthetic management strategies for foot and ankle surgery.
- To emphasize the individualized selection of anesthesia techniques.
Main Methods:
- Review of current anesthetic practices for foot and ankle procedures.
- Discussion of factors influencing anesthesia technique selection.
Main Results:
- A variety of anesthesia techniques are available, including general anesthesia, neuraxial anesthesia, and monitored anesthesia care (MAC).
- Peripheral nerve blocks and multimodal analgesia are frequently incorporated.
- Technique selection is multifactorial.
Conclusions:
- Anesthetic management should be individualized based on procedure, patient health, and surgeon/anesthesiologist preferences.
- Optimizing anesthesia choice is key for effective pain management and surgical success.
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