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The current concept of minimally invasive surgery is further extended to the use of specific anaesthetic procedures, by administering loco-regional anaesthesia, which is well tolerated. Surgical techniques like the ankle block, performed by injecting Mepivacaine and Bupivacaine—quick onset anaesthetics with low toxicity—is surely the most effective practice, together with other common peripheral blocks, such as the digital and metatarsal blocks. Adequate administration of premedication through benzodiazepines completes the preoperative preparation. The entire procedure is performed by the same orthopaedic surgeon in day-surgery.
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Mancini, G.B., Pucci, G. & Potalivo, G. Anestesia preoperatoria. LO SCALPELLO 30, 142–143 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11639-016-0182-8
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