Wide-awake surgery using local anaesthesia with adrenaline for ulnar nerve decompression and medial epicondylectomy.

Abstract

Ulnar nerve decompression with medial epicondylectomy was performed under Wide-Awake Local Anaesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) for cubital tunnel syndrome. Prospective investigation showed that WALANT is a safe and effective method of anaesthesia with good patient satisfaction.