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What type of anesthesia is used for knee cap surgery?

I will have knee cap surgery. What type of anesthesia is used for knee cap surgery?

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It can be done under I/V sedation or General Anesthesia
Usually general anesthesia with an associated adductor canal nerve block for postoperative pain control.
Usually a light general.A regional or epidural block is an option
General. Possibly with a spinal nerve block