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Bursectomy - Hip

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, Lateral
Time : 1-2 hours (average)
Blood Loss : Moderate (50 - 200 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : Yes

Anesthetic Approaches

1GETT
2MAC, Propofol Drip, Spinal
The Surgery

The surgeon makes an incision over the affected hip, typically on the side of the thigh over the area of the greater trochanter. The size and location of the incision will vary. The surgeon will...

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