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Do you get anesthesia for ankle surgery?
I will have ankle surgery. Do you get anesthesia for ankle surgery?
13 Answers
Yes, usually.
You better!
Anesthesia is always needed in surgery. As far as your concern, I recommend that you speak with your surgeon regarding your concern.
Yes.
The concept of 'ankle surgery' is too vague to know what types of anesthesia you may receive. It may involve regional anesthesia or what is known as a popliteal block which numbs your leg above the ankle along with IV sedation and/or general anesthesia where you are completely asleep and the anesthesiologist controls your breathing.
Yes. Typically general anesthesia. Some anesthesiologists will perform nerve blocks (spinal or popliteal) depending on patient and preferences.
Yes, you need anesthesia if you are having ankle surgery. Usually it is general anesthesia.
yes
That is a decision that you make with your doctor. Many patients prefer to have general anesthesia for ankle surgery but it can be done with the local blocks
yes
Anesthesia is usually required for ankle surgery. I recommend you discuss with a foot and ankle surgeon (podiatrist) if anesthesia is needed for your situation
Yes
Definitely. Most ankle surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Post-op pain management for this kind of surgery may also include a nerve block performed by the anesthesiologist. Newer drugs and techniques can result in prolonged pain relief with these blocks.