Office-Based Surgery
The Wide Awake Technique
Hand surgery is not heart surgery, so why go through the same amount of hassle? Instead, why not experience safer, less painful, more convenient and less costly hand surgical care?
Our hand specialists utilize a revolutionary technique that allows surgery to be performed in the office or outpatient surgery center without the use of anesthesia. Want to have minimal to no pain when your procedure is finished? Want to walk out of the procedure room instead of being wheeled out? Want to discuss your plan of care directly with the surgeon instead of relying on secondhand information from others after surgery? Call our office today at 832-232-HAND (4263) to meet with one of our hand specialists and see if this method is right for you!
Indicated Procedures
Carpal tunnel surgery
Trigger finger release
Ganglion excision
Fracture reduction
Extensor tendon repair
DeQuervain’s release
And more!
Medical Advantages of the No-Anesthesia Technique
Less procedural pain than having an IV placed
No preoperative testing required
No fasting or change in medication schedule
No anesthesia side effects of amnesia, nausea, vomiting, or urinary retention
No recovery time, able to get up and walk out of the office
Improved patient-MD communication during and after surgery
Less preoperative anxiety
Less postoperative pain
Financial Advantages of the No-Anesthesia Technique
More affordable alternative for patients with high-deductible insurance plans
Patients with out-of-network plans may end up paying lessfor their surgical care
Makes surgery available for self-funded patients
If you want a convenient, more affordable alternative for your hand condition, call our office today at 832-232-HAND (4263) to schedule a consultation with one of our hand specialists.