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Can I get local anesthesia for hand surgery?

I will have hand surgery. Can I get local anesthesia for hand surgery?

4 Answers

yes
It sounds like you should be evaluated by a Board-Certified Fellowship-Trained Hand surgeon.
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Most of the times yes.
Absolutely. This does depend upon what surgery you are undergoing and the preferences of your surgeon. But many hand surgery procedures are performed under straight local anesthesia.
You will need nerve block as well and conscious sedation.