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October 2, 2025Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global OpenOpen Access

Brachial Plexus Nerve Transfer Under Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet

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JJJ. Terrence Jose Jerome

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Overview

Technique shows improved outcomes in nerve transfer surgeries under local anesthesia, highlighting enhanced patient comfort.

Key Points

  • WALANT technique resulted in excellent patient tolerance and minimal pain during nerve transfer procedures.
  • Initial experiences demonstrate that recovery and functional outcomes are comparable to traditional general anesthesia methods.
  • Intraoperative feedback allowed for enhanced nerve identification, avoiding complications associated with general anesthesia.
  • The WALANT approach offers a safer, cost-effective alternative, particularly useful in resource-limited settings.

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J. Terrence Jose Jerome (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de6f3f83cbc991d0a22bafhttps://doi.org/10.1097/gox.0000000000007151
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