“What type of anesthesia is used for hand surgery?”

This varies based on physician, patient, condition, treatment option, etc. Ask your doctor as many questions as you need to until you feel completely comfortable with your decision to have them perform the procedure.

This varies widely, depending upon the surgeon, anesthesiologist and facility. Smaller cases can be performed under straight local anesthesia, with or without sedation. In more complicated cases, a regional anesthetic block can be given by the anesthesiologist. The advantage to regional blocks is that they provide for post-operative pain control. Under certain circumstances, general anesthesia may be necessary. It would be best for you to discuss your options with your hand surgeon.

Hi there,

There is no standard. It depends on the surgery being performed and also surgeon preference to an extent. This is a good question for your surgeon.
Good luck!

Harrison Solomon, M.D.