Hand, Wrist & Microsurgery
Hand, Wrist & Microsurgery
Hand, Wrist & Microsurgery is a highly specialized field of orthopaedics and reconstructive surgery dedicated to the treatment of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, forearm, and peripheral nerves. Because the hand is essential for daily activities, fine movements, and work-related functions, even minor injuries or deformities can significantly impact quality of life. This specialty focuses on restoring function, strength, sensation, and appearance.
Common conditions treated include fractures and dislocations of the hand and wrist, tendon injuries, ligament tears, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, arthritis of the wrist and small joints, congenital hand deformities, and sports or occupational injuries. Complex trauma such as crush injuries, amputations, and severe soft tissue damage often require microsurgical techniques for optimal recovery.
Microsurgery plays a vital role in managing nerve injuries, blood vessel damage, and tendon repairs using high-powered microscopes and specialized instruments. Procedures such as replantation of amputated fingers, free tissue transfer (free flaps), nerve grafting, and vascular repair demand extreme precision to restore blood flow and sensation. These advanced techniques help save limbs and improve functional outcomes even in severe injuries.
Modern hand and wrist surgery emphasizes minimally invasive techniques, including arthroscopy of the wrist, allowing accurate diagnosis and treatment with smaller incisions, reduced pain, and faster recovery. Whenever possible, non-surgical treatments such as splinting, physiotherapy, injections, and activity modification are used to relieve symptoms and restore movement.
Postoperative rehabilitation is a critical component of successful hand surgery. Hand therapy, including guided exercises and splinting, helps patients regain strength, flexibility, and fine motor skills. Close coordination between the surgeon and therapist ensures the best possible outcome.
With timely diagnosis, expert surgical care, and dedicated rehabilitation, most patients can return to normal hand function, work, and daily activities. Advanced hand, wrist, and microsurgical techniques offer effective solutions for both simple and complex conditions, restoring confidence, independence, and quality of life.
