Hand surgery is a specialized branch of orthopedic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery focused on treating injuries, diseases, and deformities affecting the:
✔ Hand
✔ Wrist
✔ Forearm
✔ Elbow (in some cases)
Hand surgeons combine surgical precision and rehabilitation to restore function, relieve pain, and improve quality of life.
🔹 Fractures & dislocations (fingers, wrist, metacarpals)
🔹 Tendon & ligament tears (mallet finger, jersey finger)
🔹 Nerve damage (lacerations, compression injuries)
🔹 Crush injuries & amputations (replantation surgery)
✔ Osteoarthritis (joint degeneration)
✔ Rheumatoid arthritis (autoimmune joint damage)
✔ Carpal tunnel syndrome (median nerve compression)
✔ Trigger finger (inflamed tendon sheath)
🔸 Dupuytren’s contracture (thickened palmar tissue)
🔸 Congenital differences (syndactyly, polydactyly)
🔸 Ganglion cysts (fluid-filled lumps)
🔸 Tumors & infections (benign/malignant masses)
Pins, screws, or plates to stabilize broken bones
External fixation for severe fractures
✔ Tendon repair (flexor/extensor injuries)
✔ Nerve repair (microsurgery for function restoration)
✔ Skin grafts/flaps (for severe tissue loss)
🔹 Carpal tunnel release (open or endoscopic)
🔹 Cubital tunnel surgery (ulnar nerve entrapment)
✔ Arthroplasty (joint replacement)
✔ Arthrodesis (joint fusion for stability)
🔸 Replantation (reattaching severed fingers/hands)
🔸 Congenital defect correction (webbed fingers, extra digits)
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release (smaller incisions)
Arthroscopy (for wrist/joint diagnostics)
✔ Nerve & vessel repair under high-powered microscopes
✔ Free tissue transfer (transplanting skin/muscle)
🔹 PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy
🔹 Stem cell injections (experimental for tendon healing)
Splinting/casting (protection during healing)
Wound care (preventing infection)
Pain management (medications, ice therapy)
✔ Occupational therapy (restoring fine motor skills)
✔ Strengthening exercises (grip, pinch, dexterity)
✔ Scar management (massage, silicone sheets)
🔸 Tendon repairs: 6–12 weeks
🔸 Fractures: 4–8 weeks
🔸 Nerve repairs: Months to years (regrowth is slow)
Hand surgeons complete additional fellowship training in:
Orthopedic surgery (bone/joint focus)
Plastic surgery (soft tissue expertise)
Microsurgery (nerve/vessel repair)
Early intervention improves outcomes—don’t delay treatment for:
🚨 Severe pain/numbness
🚨 Inability to move fingers/wrist
🚨 Visible deformities after injury
A: Most patients achieve near-normal function with proper surgery + therapy.
A: Depends on the procedure—desk jobs: 1–2 weeks | Manual labor: 6+ weeks.
A: Yes! Splints, injections, and therapy help many conditions.
💡 Consult a board-certified hand surgeon for personalized care.
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