anesthesia in bunion surgery
Conditions
Interventions
Popliteal anesthesia versus a combination of spinal anesthesia and local
infiltration anesthesia.
anesthesia
hallux valgus
mobility
surgery
Sponsors
Canisius Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Indication for Chevron ± Akin technique - Age 18 * 75 yr - ASA I * II
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Standard contraindications for hallux valgus surgery - Impaired mobility due to other causes than hallux valgus. - Previous surgery on the ipsilateral foot. - Spinal malformation. - Patients demanding general anesthesia or day care surgery - Patients using pain medication prior to surgery. - Inability to understand or correctly interpret the questionnaire (mental retardation, language barrier)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time to ambulate independently after surgery. Independent ambulation is defined by the ability to walk without the assistance of another person or crutches. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Post-operative pain as indicated by the patient. NRS pain was collected at standard times: return to ward, and at 7.00, 12.00, 17.00, 22.00. 2. Patient satisfaction was surveyed using a paper questionnaire prior to discharge the next day. | — |
Countries
The Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed