Spinal Anesthesia Mediates Improved Early Function and Pain Relief Following Surgical Repair of Ankle Fractures

Abstract

Patients who undergo fixation of an ankle fracture under spinal anesthesia seem to experience less pain and have better function in the early postoperative period. We recommend that, unless there is a specific contraindication, patients should be offered spinal anesthesia when undergoing operative fixation of an ankle fracture.