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ASPS Overview of Hand Surgery
Lascerations, fractures, tendon or nerve injuries, amputations, ganglion cysts, infections, burns and other injuries that may occur to the hand.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition brought on by increased pressure or a pinched nerve at the wrist. Symptoms may include numbness, tingling, and pain in the arm, hand, and fingers. When symptoms are severe or do not improve, surgery may be needed to make more room for the nerve. Endoscopic surgery uses a thin flexible tube with a camera attached (endoscope). The endoscope is guided through a small incision in the wrist (single-portal technique) or at the wrist and palm (two-portal technique). The endoscope lets the doctor see structures in the wrist (such as the transverse carpal ligament) without opening the entire area with a large incision.
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Dupuytren's Contracture is an abnormal thickening of the fascia (the tissue between the skin and the tendons in the palm) that may limit movement of one or more fingers. There is no permanent cure for Dupuytren's disease. Surgery can relieve the bending of the fingers into the palm, but the condition can return with time. The goal of surgery for Dupuytren's disease is to restore the use of the fingers.
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Rheumatoid arthritis is an illness that can affect almost every organ in the body. It often attacks the tissues, called synovium, that line the joints and tendons. The tissue becomes swollen and covers the joints, destroying bone and cartilage. Rheumatoid arthritis is usually treated with medication. Surgery may help when medicine does not control the disease.
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Additional content courtesy of American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
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