Hand Surgery
Hand surgery treats both traumatic injuries and chronic conditions affecting the complex structures of the hand and wrist, focusing on restoring function and relieving pain. From repairing tendon and nerve injuries to treating conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger, these procedures help patients regain hand function essential for daily activities and work.
The Specialist Clinic offers a range of hand surgery services including:
Hand Injuries
The hand is a complex structure of bones, tendons, nerves, and vessels, and injuries to any of these components require prompt and expert surgical management to restore function and prevent long-term impairment. Treatment is tailored to the nature and severity of the injury, with the overarching goal of returning the patient to normal hand use as effectively as possible.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve becomes compressed as it passes through the wrist, causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and fingers. Surgical release of the carpal tunnel is a highly effective and commonly performed procedure that relieves pressure on the nerve and restores normal sensation and grip strength.
Dupuytren’s Disease
Dupuytren's disease is a progressive condition in which the connective tissue beneath the skin of the palm thickens and contracts, causing one or more fingers to bend toward the palm. Surgical treatment aims to release or remove the affected tissue, improving finger extension and restoring hand function.
Trigger Finger
Trigger finger occurs when inflammation of the tendon sheath causes a finger to lock or catch as it bends, resulting in pain and restricted movement. Surgical release of the affected tendon sheath is a straightforward procedure that resolves the catching mechanism and restores smooth, pain-free finger movement.
Ganglion Cysts – Wrist & Hand
Ganglion cysts are benign, fluid-filled lumps that most commonly develop along the tendons or joints of the wrist and hand, and can cause discomfort or restricted movement depending on their size and location. Surgical excision removes the cyst and its root to reduce the likelihood of recurrence and restore comfort and function to the affected area.
De Quervain’s Tendonitis
De Quervain's tendonitis is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist, caused by irritation or inflammation of the tendon sheath. Where conservative management has been unsuccessful, surgical release of the sheath offers reliable and lasting relief from pain and restricted movement.
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