Hand Surgery

Major advances have been made in recent years in treating patients with hand injuries. Plastic surgeon undergoes intensive training in hand surgery and they can treat patients with a wide range of hand problems. Most common procedures in hand surgery are done to repair injuries to tendons, nerves and joints. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome has been getting wide attention in recent years, and can be corrected effectively. In most cases surgery can restore a significant degree of feeling and function to an injured hand. However recovery may take months. Often after hand surgery, once the healing is completed, physical and occupational therapy must be started to strengthen the injured hand. This therapy is crucial to your ultimate recovery.