Podiums | Hand | Bold Statements: Hand Surgery Should Never Be Done in the OR
The Orthobullets Podcast
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This chapter explores the controversial practice of performing hand surgery in office settings using WALANT techniques, a method that gained traction due to limited operating room access. It discusses the origins of this practice in Canada, its accelerated adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., and the associated safety concerns and varying perspectives on its effectiveness.
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