“Do they put you to sleep for elbow surgery?”

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“Do they put you to sleep for elbow surgery?”

I am a 37 year old male. I want to know if they put you to sleep for elbow surgery?

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**J. Thomas Murphy** Anesthesiologist Lexington, Kentucky · Accepted Answer

J. Thomas Murphy Anesthesiologist Lexington, Kentucky

Yes

**Dr. Paul J. Fronapfel** Anesthesiologist Charlotte, NC · Accepted Answer

Dr. Paul J. Fronapfel Anesthesiologist Charlotte, NC

It’s an option to go to sleep and/or do a nerve block and sedation.

**Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias** Anesthesiologist Manati, Puerto Rico · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias Anesthesiologist Manati, Puerto Rico

Could be done under regional block