Hand Surgery / Replantation

What is Hand Surgery / Replantation ?

Hand surgery is a specialized field of surgery that focuses on treating conditions and injuries affecting the hand, wrist, and forearm. This includes fractures, nerve injuries, tendon injuries, arthritis, and congenital deformities. Hand surgery aims to restore function, relieve pain, and improve the appearance of the hand.

Replantation is a specific type of hand surgery that involves reattaching a severed body part, such as a finger, hand, or arm, that has been completely cut off from the body. Replantation is a complex procedure that requires microsurgery, in which small blood vessels and nerves are reconnected under a microscope.

Before Hand Surgery or Replantation:

Evaluation: A thorough evaluation of the hand injury or condition is conducted to assess the extent of the damage and plan the surgery.
Pre-operative preparation: Patients receive instructions on how to prepare for surgery, including guidelines on eating, drinking, and medications.

During Hand Surgery or Replantation:

Anesthesia: Patients are given either general anesthesia or regional anesthesia to ensure they are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
Surgical procedure: The specific steps of the surgery will depend on the type and severity of the hand injury or condition. Surgery may involve repairing tendons, nerves, blood vessels, and bones, as well as restoring soft tissue coverage

After Hand Surgery or Replantation:

Recovery: Patients are monitored closely in the recovery room to ensure they wake up safely from anesthesia.
Hospital stay: Depending on the extent of the surgery and the patient’s overall health, they may need to stay in the hospital for a few days for observation.
Post-operative care: Patients receive instructions on how to care for their wounds, manage pain, and when to follow up with their surgeon.
Rehabilitation: Physical therapy and occupational therapy may be recommended to help patients regain function and mobility in the hand.

It is important to follow all pre-operative and post-operative instructions provided by the surgical team to ensure a safe and successful outcome.