Title: Tension Band Wiring of a Fracture of the Patella under WALANT: A Case Report
Authors: EKONDO NKUYI Jimnah David,&, MOUN-GOSS Noudjoutobaye, Chipalo KABWE, prof Hatim Abid, prof El Idrissi Mohammed, prof A. Elmrini,
Volume: 7
Issue: 3
Pages: 93-96
Publication Date: 2023/03/28
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.