“Do they do a nerve block for hand surgery?”
I will have hand surgery. Do they do a nerve block for hand surgery?
5 Answers
It is possible to do hand surgeries under a block. The type of anesthetic you receive will depend on the exact procedure your medical conditions and the surgery.
Yes it is possible.
Sometimes.
Yes, most hand surgeries are done under some kind of nerve block, with or without sedation, depending upon the time and complexity of the surgery. Good luck.
Sometimes.A light general anesthesia is often faster and less troublesome.
