[Electrostimulation anaesthesia for surgery of the limbs (author's transl)]

In Germany electrostimulation anaesthesia (ESA) has, so far, not been considered suitable for surgical operations on the extremities. An attempt was made to develop a combination of acupuncture points that would allow the use of ESA for this type of surgery. Based on the experience gained with ESA in abdominal surgery the suitability of paravertebral contact electrodes for operations on the limb was studied. Because of its simplicity and efficacy this technique of ESA is highly recommended.