Hand surgery encompasses a wide range of procedures aimed at addressing conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and forearm.
- Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: Individuals experiencing numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hand due to compression of the median nerve can benefit from carpal tunnel release surgery.
- Patients with hand or wrist fractures: Surgery may be necessary for those with displaced or complex fractures that cannot heal properly with casting alone.
- Individuals with Dupuytren’s contracture: Patients who are unable to fully extend their fingers or have progressively worsening hand mobility due to Dupuytren’s disease may benefit from corrective surgery.
- Tendon injuries: Patients with damaged or severed tendons that impair hand function can benefit from tendon repair surgery to restore full mobility.
Carpal Tunnel Release
This procedure is used to relieve pressure on the median nerve. It involves cutting the ligament that forms the roof of the tunnel, thus reducing pressure and alleviating symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and pain.
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger finger occurs when a finger becomes stuck in a bent position due to inflammation of the tendons. This surgery releases the tight tendon sheath, allowing the finger to move freely again.
Dupuytren’s Contracture Surgery
This condition causes thickened tissue in the palm, leading to curled fingers that can’t be straightened. Surgery involves removing or releasing the thickened bands of tissue to restore finger movement.
Tendon Repair
Injuries to the hand, such as cuts or ruptures, can damage tendons that control finger or thumb movement. Tendon repair surgery reconnects the tendon to restore proper hand function.