Does the AO/OTA fracture classification dictate the anesthesia modality for the surgical management of unstable distal radius fractures? A retrospective cohort study in 127 patients managed by general vs. regional anesthesia

Does the AO/OTA fracture classification dictate the anesthesia modality for the surgical management of unstable distal radius fractures? A retrospective cohort study in 127 patients managed by general vs. regional anesthesia

Abstract Introduction Regional anesthesia increases in popularity in orthopaedic surgery. It is usually applied in elective surgeries of the extremities. The aim of this study was to assess indication of the use of general anesthesia in the surgical treatment of distal radius fractures. Methods Pati...

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Main Authors: Sascha Halvachizadeh, Merav Dreifuss, Thomas Rauer, Anne Kaiser, Dirk Ubmann, Hans-Christoph Pape, Florin Allemann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Subjects:
Distal radius fracture
Anesthesia
General anesthesia
Regional anesthesia
Perioperative management distal radius fracture
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13037-024-00423-x
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