Hand surgery is a broad term that covers many different types of procedures. Plastic surgeons who perform hand surgery seek to restore hand and finger function. But hand surgeons also try to make the hand look as normal as possible, as well. Hand reconstructive surgery may be done for many reasons, including:
- Hand injuries
- Rheumatic diseases, such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, that change and damage the structures in the hand
- Degenerative changes to the structures in the hand
- Problems or defects of the hand that are present at birth, or congenital
- Infections of the hand
What are the different types of hand surgery?
Many different types of surgeries can be performed on the hand. It depends on the underlying cause of the problem. These procedures include:
- Skin grafts
- Skin flaps
- Closed reduction and fixation
- Tendon repair
- Nerve repairs
- Fasciotomy
- Surgical drainage or debridement
- Joint replacement
- Replantation
What are the risks of hand surgery?
Most surgery carries the risks of anesthesia and bleeding. Additional risks associated with surgery depend greatly on the type of surgery being performed and may include:
- Infection
- Incomplete healing
- Loss of feeling or movement of the hand or fingers
- Blood clots may form
Therefore, it is recommended to cooperate with a highly skilled expert doctor who will It reduces the patient’s exposure to these risks.