A Retrospective Analysis of Hand Conditions Treated Using the Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) Technique at a Teaching Hospital

The practical advantages and clinical safety of WALANT in the South African context provide valuable insights into its role in enhancing healthcare delivery in LMICs. Our study demonstrated a high success rate, minimal complications, and significant cost-effectiveness in a broad scope of hand pathologies treated surgically under WALANT. This study contributes to the growing body of evidence supporting WALANT as a viable solution for managing hand conditions in settings where traditional methods, such as the use of general anesthesia and the availability of a theater, are often limited by financial and logistical constraints.