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You break a bone, specifically the ankle, and it has to be set in place(closed reduction). will you need anesthesia?
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Yes: The reduction of an ankle fracture will be a most unpleasant experience without anesthesia.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Yes: This could vary from sedation to a full general anesthetic. However, you will appreciate the medications because the procedure is painful.
Answered 4/24/2015
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Yes: Your ankle bones will be repositioned. It is painful and for surgeon it is faster and easier to do closed reduction when you are relaxed.
Answered 4/5/2013
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