Turkish orthopedists do not use anesthetics methods always for reduction of Colles fractures

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Aim: This study determines the current anesthetic approach for the reduction of a Colles fracture among Turkish orthopedists.Material and Method: An online survey was conducted to determine the approach and beliefs about anesthetic use in fracture reduction among Turkish orthopedists who are registered to Turkish orthopedic communities by sending them invitations.Results: Approximately 50% of the Turkish orthopedists never use anesthetic methods for the reduction of Colles fractures. This rate is 72% for residents. Most common excuses for such a practice were to finish the job quickly (53%) and belief of unnecessariness of the anesthesia in such a quick procedure (58%).Conclusion: Most of the Colles fractures in Turkey are being reduced without any kind of anesthesia. More than a half of the Turkish orthopedists do not believe the necessity of anesthesia in such a quick procedure. Risky and time-consuming anesthetic methods for such a quick procedure are not approved by the majority of Turkish orthopedists.