“How long does anesthesia last for hand surgery?”

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“How long does anesthesia last for hand surgery?”

I will have hand surgery under local anesthesia. How long does anesthesia last for hand surgery?

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**Dr. Harrison B. Solomon** Hand Surgeon Chevy Chase, MD · Accepted Answer

Dr. Harrison B. Solomon Hand Surgeon Chevy Chase, MD

Usually between 6-18 hours.

Harrison B. Solomon, M.D.

**Dr. Yekaterina Karpitskaya** Orthopaedic Surgeon Biloxi, MS · Accepted Answer

Dr. Yekaterina Karpitskaya Orthopaedic Surgeon Biloxi, MS

As long as the surgery.