# WALANT surgery of the hand: state of the art

*PRI Rank #20 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Anesthesia and Pain Management Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #20 |
| 18m citations | 18 |
| Journal | EFORT Open Reviews |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1530/eor-24-0033 |
| Corresponding authors | Ilse Degreef |
| Institution | Leuven University Hospitals, Belgium |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Anesthesia and Pain Management Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/anesthesia-and-pain-management/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1530/eor-24-0033](https://doi.org/10.1530/eor-24-0033)

## Topics

WALANT technique · WALANT technique · tumescent local anesthesia · lidocaine · Epinephrine · tourniquet-free surgery · 30G needle injection · hand surgery · Patient satisfaction · sedation-free surgery · neuropraxia reduction · Motor-sparing regional anesthesia · balanced tendon reconstruction · access to surgical care · cost-effective surgical technique · painless injection technique

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