Depending on the nature of the wound there are both surgical options and nonsurgical options available for treatment. In cases where there is an opportunity for surgery, the patient's wound is prepared and the different surgical treatment options are defined. Such surgical options include skin grafting, microsurgery, and rotational flaps. In recent years dramatic alternatives have taken shape in the area of hand surgery making treatment much more accessible to patients suffering with hand injuries. Plastic and Orthopaedic Surgeons are available for the diagnosis and treatment of all hand problems.
Hand surgery encompasses all aspects of upper extremity surgery.
In many cases, Plastic Surgeons are able to restore both form and function to patients suffering from both congenital and acquired defects of the hand. Commonly treated acquired defects include hand amputation, carpal tunnel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis. Patients are successfully treated with techniques such as skin grafting, microsurgery, and replantation, allowing for the restoration of amputated fingers or hands. In many cases these techniques enable surgeons to restore a high degree of feeling and function. Tissue Expansion Tissue Expansion is a procedure performed to promote the growth of healthy supplementary skin used for the replacement of damaged skin.