St. Luke's WALANT: A Breakthrough in Hand Surgery

At St. Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City, we're always looking for ways to make life easier for our patients, especially when it comes to those hand pain and conditions that can get in the way of everyday living. Thus, we offer innovative techniques like Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia with No Tourniquet (WALANT). WALANT is a game changer when it comes to hand surgery. It provides a more comfortable and quicker recovery compared to traditional methods. One of the biggest perks is that it doesn't require a tourniquet— that tight band is often used to restrict blood flow during surgery. Many people find tourniquets uncomfortable, leading to pain and numbness both during and after the procedure. With WALANT, you'll experience better blood circulation, which helps reduce swelling after the surgery and promotes a more natural healing process.

You know how frustrating it is when things like trigger fingers, swollen tendons, or hand tumors make simple tasks a struggle. Traditionally, dealing with these issues meant surgery with tourniquets, which could mean a more uncomfortable surgical experience. While with WALANT, we're changing that.

Picture this: hand surgery where you're comfortable and able to communicate with your hand surgeon throughout the procedure. That's a big deal, and it comes with some real advantages.

Easier pre-surgery preparation. There's no need to skip on meals and drinks – it's more convenient.

There is no need for medical and anesthesia clearances requiring preoperative laboratory tests - more cost-efficient. 

Faster Surgery - Minimal time for the local anesthesia to take effect, faster start of surgery. 

Our surgeons at St. Luke's are highly skilled and take great care with every WALANT procedure. They're focused on helping you get your hand function back and minimizing your downtime.

If you're tired of hand pain and limitations, contact St. Luke's - Quezon City today to learn more about how WALANT could help you. Let's get you back to doing what you love.

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine

St. Luke’s Medical Center

279 E. Rodriquez Sr. Ave. Quezon City, Philippines 1112

Telephone: +63-2-8723-0101 ext. 4177/5415