What is WALANT in Hand Surgery?

Hand Surgery Glossary

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A clinical test indicating ulnar nerve weakness, characterized by thumb IP joint flexion when attempting to grip paper.

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Intermediate Technical IVT

Wide awake local anesthesia with no tourniquet technique used in hand surgery.

wide awake hand surgery

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Glossary terms, with category, difficulty and definition
Term	Category	Difficulty	Definition
WALANT IVT	Abbreviation	Intermediate	Wide awake local anesthesia with no tourniquet technique used in hand surgery.

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IVT eligible 100

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intermediate 44

advanced 15

professional 41