Foot Surgery Anesthesia Options

Foot Surgery Anesthesia

Quick Answer: Foot surgery anesthesia: local only (small procedures), local + sedation (most outpatient surgery), general (complex procedures), spinal/regional (complex ankle work). Anesthesia plan personalized to procedure and patient.

Most Common Choice

Local + sedation for most. Numbs the foot completely while you’re relaxed but breathing on your own.

FAQ

Will I feel pain?

No — the foot is fully numbed. Sedation manages anxiety.

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Deciding whether to have foot surgery is easier with a straight answer. We are conservative-first — if surgery is not warranted, we will tell you that.

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Howell & Bloomfield Township · same-week appointments · benefits verified free.

Balance Foot & Ankle surgeons are affiliated with Trinity Health Michigan, Corewell Health, and Henry Ford Health — three of Michigan’s largest health systems.

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Howell

4330 E Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
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Bloomfield Township

43494 Woodward Ave #208
Bloomfield Township, MI 48302

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