International Journal of Academic Health and Medical Research (IJAHMR)
  Year: 2023 | Volume: 7 | Issue: 3 | Page No.: 93-96
Tension Band Wiring of a Fracture of the Patella under WALANT: A Case Report Download PDF
EKONDO NKUYI Jimnah David,&, MOUN-GOSS Noudjoutobaye, Chipalo KABWE, prof Hatim Abid, prof El Idrissi Mohammed, prof A. Elmrini,

Abstract:
The surgical management of certain fractures in emergency situations may suffer from relative contraindication to general or spinal anesthesia. The use of WALANT (Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet) offers a real alternative to conventional anesthesia, with comparable results. We report an observation of a schizophrenic patient, homeless and with no financial resource; who benefited with a tension band wiring of a fracture of the patella under WALANT with favorable postoperative outcomes.