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Wide-Awake Hand Surgery
Sometimes, however, a typical surgical procedure is not a patient’s best option, and at Vero Orthopaedics, we offer care plans and surgical treatment options that are right for you.
Fellowship-trained, board-certified hand surgeon Joao (Joe) Panattoni, M.D., offers procedures using a state-of-the-art method called the wide-awake local anesthesia, no tourniquet technique. This technique, also known as WALANT, offers a safe alternative for patients who are at risk of complications under general anesthesia.
Both wrist and hand surgeries using the wide-awake method do not require an operating room. We are proud to offer a state-of-the-art procedure room in our new building, where the WALANT procedures are done. There is no sedation, and patients are not fully put under anesthesia. Only local anesthesia using a combination of lidocaine and epinephrine is used, providing safety and comfort for the patient throughout the surgery.
How We Approach Hand and Wrist Care
Our specialty-trained hand and wrist surgeons have dedicated their practices to this specialized field of study.
With their commitment to continued education through attending courses, lecturing, writing, and actively learning the newest procedures and techniques, our experts are some of the most highly skilled hand and wrist surgeons in the area.
Schedule an appointment with one of our hand & wrist surgeons today.
Wide-Awake Hand Surgery Benefits
Patients with a variety of symptoms and conditions can quickly and safely experience relief and restored function through this leading-edge technique. Wide-awake hand surgery and WALANT wrist procedures feature the following benefits:
- Quicker recovery after surgery
- Significantly lower cost of care with WALANT wrist and hand surgery
- Reduced risk of complications, including side effects with sedation or general anesthesia
- Local anesthesia, which eliminates the need for patients to go off of blood thinners (anticoagulant medication) before surgery
- The technique allows your surgeon to ensure your hand and wrist function during surgery instead of after, reducing the need for follow-up procedures as well as the overall surgery time
Though you will be awake, a cover will be provided over the surgical site, so you will not need to watch your surgeon completing any repairs or reconstruction. Your surgeon will keep you as comfortable as possible, and you will be able to go home the same day.
Meet Our Hand & Wrist Specialists
Dr. Erin Forest
Shoulder Replacement & Revision, Pediatric Orthopaedics
Dr. Joao (Joe) Panattoni
Pediatric
Dr. Paul Paterson
Elbow, Hand, Shoulder
