Tag: Regional block

Recent studies in orthopaedic surgery suggest that regional anesthesia, where you remain awake, can lead to faster recovery and reduced opioid use. The question, **Are you put to sleep for foot surgery?**, depends entirely on the procedure's complexity and your health needs.

Over 400,000 shoulder arthroscopies are performed annually in the United States, and many patients wonder what the anesthesia process involves. For those undergoing surgery, it is common to ask, "Do they put a tube down your throat for shoulder surgery?" The answer depends on the type of anesthesia used for the procedure.