To perform it’s function, our hands require motion and sensibility. The motion depends on joint movement, tendon gliding and muscle contraction. The sensibility depends on skin, nerves and it’s blood supply.<\/p>\n
Therefore, when there is a problem to the hand, utmost care must be given to all the different types of tissues that make the function of the hand possible.<\/p>\n
The field of hand surgery deals with both surgical and none surgical treatment of conditions and problems that occur in the upper limb. (from tip of the hand to the shoulder)<\/p>\n
Hand therapy is a specialized program designed to provide exercises and activities to help return the hand to normal use and function. Hand Therapists are Physio or Occupational Therapists with specialized training in rehabilitation of the Upper Limb. Achieving the best result following a hand condition or injury is a team effort involving the patient, Hand Surgeon and Hand Therapist.<\/p>\n
Injuries and diseases that affect the hand and the upper extremity will lead to pain and difficulty in performing the task and activities of daily living. The followings are conditions commonly seen at the Hand & Microsurgery Unit:<\/p>\n
Amputations, Burns, Nerve and Tendon lacerations<\/p>\n
Babies and children born with defects and deformities of the hand from birth.<\/p>\n
Ganglion cyst<\/p>\n
Paronychia<\/p>\n
Apart from the routine upper limb surgery, the following highly specialized HAND & UPPER LIMB surgical procedures are performed regularly:<\/p>\n