Manipulation under Anaesthesia of a Fracture (MUA)

Manipulation of a fracture to reposition and apply a plaster

Speciality Trauma
Urgency urgent, emergency
Duration 10 min to 20 min
Blood Loss none
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic
Anaesthesia II Sedation, Regional: Spinal
Pain mild-moderate (++)
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Suppositories, Injection (im, iv)
Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours) to 1 day
Full Recovery 6 to 10 weeks
Additional Info patient may have to stay overnight depending on condition and time of the day

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