WALANT (Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet)

WALANT surgery stands for Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet. It is a technique used for hand and wrist surgeries where the patient is fully awake, and only the surgical area is numbed using local anesthesia (usually lidocaine with epinephrine).

Key Benefits:

No General Anesthesia – You stay awake, avoiding risks associated with sedation.

No Tourniquet – Blood flow is controlled with medication instead of a tight cuff, making the procedure more comfortable.

Faster Recovery – Since there’s no sedation, you can eat before surgery and go home right after.

Better Surgical Precision – The surgeon can ask you to move your fingers during surgery to ensure the best results.

It’s commonly used for procedures like carpal tunnel release, tendon repairs, and trigger finger release. You’ll feel little to no pain, just some pressure or movement.