Hand Surgery
The human hand is one of the most versatile tools in
nature. It not only fulfills countless physical functions, it is also a
communication and sensory tool. Illness, injury or a congenital
deformity can diminish the ability to manipulate our hands to grasp,
pinch, wave, touch, shake hands or perform countless other functions.
Treatment or repair of the hand to improve or restore function requires
very specialized attention.
Plastic surgery procedures performed in the plastic surgery field are
done to improve the function, physical condition or physical appearance
of the hand. Procedures commonly help with:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Trauma repairs (such as industrial injuries, farm machinery, chainsaws, etc.). This may include tendon and nerve repairs
- Microsurgery for severed digits