Influence of virtual reality with or without hypnosis on patient-related experience and functional recovery in outpatient foot surgery with regional anesthesia: a randomized controlled trial.

A randomized controlled trial examined whether virtual reality (VR), with or without hypnosis, improved patient experience and functional recovery in outpatient foot surgery performed under regional anesthesia. Researchers found that adding VR or hypnosis-augmented VR influenced patient-reported outcomes compared to standard care, providing insight into non-pharmacological adjuncts for perioperative anxiety and recovery. These findings may interest physical therapists involved in post-surgical rehabilitation of foot and ankle patients.

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