A cost and efficacy analysis of performing arthroscopic excision of wrist ganglions under wide-awake anaesthesia versus general anaesthesia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Arthroscopic excision has currently become popular for the treatment of wrist ganglions. The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes and cost effectiveness of arthroscopic wrist ganglion excisions under Wide-Awake Local Anaesthesia No Tourniquet versus general anaesthesia.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent arthroscopic ganglionectomy from April 2009 to October 2016 at our institute. They were separated into two groups according to anaesthesia techniques: general anaesthesia and Wide-Awake Local Anaesthesia No Tourniquet. We compared the clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of the two groups.

Results

Seventy-four patients were included. Both groups were matched with regard to the demographics and preoperativ

SUBMITTER: Yen CY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7359493 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature