WALANT Scaphoid Fixation Under Field Sterility: A Case Report and Description of Technique
Brett Ponich1, Madison Turk2, Maleka Ramji1,3
1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Abstract:
Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) technique has become an increasingly popular method of treating common hand pathologies. We present its application in the treatment of an acute minimally displaced scaphoid fracture. In addition, we demonstrate this can be achieved with field sterility using minimal surgical PPE and draping in a minor surgery setting, outside the main operating room theatre.
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