Treatments

Hand Surgery

Hand surgery encompasses a wide range of procedures aimed at treating conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and forearm. These conditions can include injuries, congenital defects, infections, arthritis, and other disorders. The goal of hand surgery is to restore function, alleviate pain, and improve the appearance of the hand.

Risks and Complications
  • Infection
  • Scarring
  • Nerve Damage
  • Stiffness or Loss of Motion
  • Poor Healing
  • Blood Vessel Damage
Common Conditions Treated with Hand Surgery

Traumatic Injuries:

  • Fractures
  • Tendon injuries
  • Nerve injuries
  • Ligament injuries
  • Amputations and replantations

Congenital Defects:

  • Syndactyly (webbed fingers)
  • Polydactyly (extra fingers)
  • Thumb hypoplasia (underdeveloped thumb)

Degenerative Conditions:

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis

Infections:

  • Abscesses
  • Tenosynovitis
  • Osteomyelitis

Tumors:

  • Ganglion cysts
  • Lipomas
  • Enchondromas

Nerve Conditions:

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Cubital tunnel syndrome
  • Nerve compression syndromes
Types of Hand Surgery Procedures

Fracture Fixation:

  • Using pins, screws, plates, or external fixation devices to stabilize broken bones.

Tendon Repair:

  • Repairing torn or cut tendons to restore movement.

Nerve Repair and Decompression:

  • Releasing compressed nerves (e.g., carpal tunnel release).
  • Repairing damaged nerves.

Joint Reconstruction:

  • Arthroplasty (joint replacement) for severe arthritis.
  • Arthrodesis (joint fusion) to relieve pain and provide stability.

Skin Grafts and Flaps:

  • Using skin from another part of the body to cover defects.
  • Flaps, which include skin and underlying tissues, to cover larger areas.

Microsurgery:

  • Precision surgery using a microscope, often for nerve and vessel repair, and replantation of amputated parts.

Correction of Congenital Defects:

  • Surgical separation of webbed fingers.
  • Removal of extra digits.
  • Reconstruction of underdeveloped digits.