Hand Surgery
Comprehensive Care for Hand Injuries, Disorders & Deformities
The hand is a complex structure essential for movement, sensation, and daily function. Injuries or conditions affecting the hand can significantly impact quality of life. Our Hand Surgery Unit provides advanced surgical and microsurgical care for hand injuries, nerve and tendon damage, deformities, and reconstructive needs.
We specialise in acute hand trauma, chronic hand conditions, post-burn contractures, and hand replantation, using evidence-based techniques and modern surgical infrastructure.
Hand Injuries & Trauma Care
Hand Injuries with Tendon Damage
Tendon injuries can impair finger and wrist movement. Early surgical repair is crucial to restore hand function and prevent stiffness.
Treatment includes:
- Primary tendon repair
- Tendon grafting or reconstruction
- Post-operative splinting and physiotherapy
Hand Injuries with Nerve Damage
Nerve injuries may cause numbness, weakness, or loss of sensation in the hand.
Management includes:
- Microsurgical nerve repair
- Nerve grafting when required
- Sensory and motor function rehabilitation
Vascular Repair in Hand Injuries
Damage to blood vessels can threaten hand viability and function.
Our expertise includes:
- Microsurgical arterial and venous repair
- Restoration of blood flow
- Limb-saving procedures in severe trauma
Hand Injuries with Nerve Damage
Nerve injuries may cause numbness, weakness, or loss of sensation in the hand.
Management includes:
- Microsurgical nerve repair
- Nerve grafting when required
- Sensory and motor function rehabilitation
Reconstructive & Corrective Hand Conditions
Dupuytren’s Contracture
A condition where thickened tissue in the palm causes fingers to bend permanently.
Treatment options:
- Surgical release of contracted tissue
- Improved finger extension and hand function
Post-Burn Axilla & Elbow Contractures Affecting Hand Function
Burn contractures around the axilla and elbow can severely restrict upper limb and hand movement.
Management includes:
- Contracture release surgery
- Skin grafting or flap reconstruction
- Physiotherapy and long-term rehabilitation
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A common condition caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist, leading to pain, numbness, and tingling.
Treatment includes:
- Conservative management
- Surgical carpal tunnel release for lasting relief
Ganglion Cyst
A non-cancerous swelling commonly seen around the wrist or hand joints.
Treatment options:
- Observation or aspiration
- Surgical excision if painful or recurrent
Hand Deformities
Hand deformities may be congenital, post-traumatic, or post-burn in nature.
Surgical correction aims to:
- Improve hand alignment
- Restore function and appearance
- Enhance daily usability
Hand Replantation Surgery
Replantation of Partial or Total Hand Amputation
Hand replantation is a highly specialised microsurgical procedure performed after traumatic amputation.
Our capabilities include:
- Replantation of partially or completely amputated hand
- Repair of bones, tendons, nerves, and blood vessels
- Functional rehabilitation for optimal recovery
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Successful hand surgery outcomes depend on structured rehabilitation:
- Hand physiotherapy
- Splinting and mobilisation
- Sensory re-education
- Long-term follow-up care
Why Choose Our Hand Surgery Unit?
- Expertise in hand and microsurgery
- Advanced trauma and reconstructive care
- Multidisciplinary surgical and rehabilitation team
- Personalised treatment planning
- Focus on restoring function, strength, and sensation
