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01832 Anesthesia arthr/ndsc tot wrist rpl

Anesthesia

Also known as: total wrist replacement anesthesia, wrist arthroplasty anesthesia

Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures involving total wrist replacement. Covers general or regional anesthesia for total wrist arthroplasty.

Clinical Context

Used when providing anesthesia for total wrist arthroplasty, performed for rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, or other severe wrist arthritis. Less commonly performed than wrist fusion (arthrodesis). Brachial plexus block provides excellent anesthesia.

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Specialties

anesthesiologyhand surgeryorthopedic surgery

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