“Can a hip replacement be done with an epidural?”
I will have hip replacement surgery. Can a hip replacement be done with an epidural?
4 Answers
AnesthesiologistAnesthesiologist
Usually spinal or general anesthesia is used.
Yes, for many years I successfully provided epidural anesthesia with moderation sedation. For the past several years I have provided spinal anesthesia with moderation or light sedation. It is a more efficient process and a more dense block for lower body procedures. Spinal anesthesia generally will wear off in 1.5-3 hours. Great Question! Dr. Astbury
Hello, depending on your surgeon/anesthesiologist's recommendation, a spinal anesthesia can be performed for anterior total hip replacements.
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