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A member asked:
Do doctors use anesthesia for bunion surgery?
13 doctors weighed in across 6 answers
Yes: It is very painful and there are a # of types of anesthesia from local nerve blocks, epidural/spinal anesthesia or general anesthesia.
Answered 3/30/2013
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Yes: Most bunion surgeries are done with ankle nerve blocks, other options are available as epidural, spinal or general anesthesia. Choice depends on many factors. Your anesthesiologist is your best guide.
Answered 3/30/2013
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Yes: Anything from local anesthesia to general could be used.
Answered 7/25/2016
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Yes: This can be done with a general anesthetic, but more likely IV sedation with local anesthesia. Talk to your anesthesiologist before the procedure.
Answered 4/24/2015
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Local or General. : Several types; local only. or local with sedation. or local with general. Depends on extent if surgery ( bone work is more painful/complex) and what PT can tolerate
Answered 4/1/2019
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