“What kind of anesthesia is used for finger surgery?”

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“What kind of anesthesia is used for finger surgery?”

I am a 31 year old male. I want to know what kind of anesthesia is used for finger surgery?

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**Dr. Ramesh Sawhney** Anesthesiologist New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ramesh Sawhney Anesthesiologist New York, NY

Nerve blocks with or without sedation are the preferred approach. Most anesthetic approaches are safe.

**Dr. Chandrakant M. Patel** Anesthesiologist Englewood, New Jersey · Accepted Answer

Dr. Chandrakant M. Patel Anesthesiologist Englewood, New Jersey

It can be done under local anesthesia

**Dr. Armando Villarreal** Anesthesiologist New York, New York · Accepted Answer

Dr. Armando Villarreal Anesthesiologist New York, New York

Usually local anesthesia is sufficient.

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

Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias Anesthesiologist Manati, Puerto Rico

Local anesthesia