Hand Surgery Programme
Your hands are essential tools for daily living. At AKUH, our comprehensive Hand Surgery Programme offers advanced diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of hand conditions, helping you regain function and improve your quality of life. Our team of experienced and qualified surgeons uses advanced techniques to remove tumours safely and effectively, minimising scarring and maximising functional outcomes.
Conditions We Treat
Our programme specialises in treating a wide variety of hand conditions, including:
- Trauma: Fractures, dislocations, lacerations, and tendon and nerve injuries.
- Arthritis: Degenerative joint disease that causes pain and stiffness.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome: Compression of a nerve in the wrist.
- Ganglion cysts: Fluid-filled sacs occurring around joints or tendons causing pain and discomfort.
- Trigger finger: Difficulty straightening a finger due to inflamed tendons.
- Tumours: Benign and malignant growths of the hand and wrist.
Our Services
We offer a full spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services, including:
- Diagnosis: We utilise advanced imaging techniques and physical examinations for accurate diagnosis.
- Surgical intervention: Our skilled surgeons perform minimally invasive and complex hand surgeries, such as surgery for complex tendon injuries as well as amputations.
- Non-surgical treatments: Bracing, splinting, physiotherapy, and pain management are offered as needed.
- Rehabilitation: We work closely with therapists to help you regain strength and mobility.
Our Multidisciplinary Team
Our team of experienced and qualified professionals includes:
- Orthopaedic specialists: Ensure comprehensive care for complex hand and upper extremity conditions.
- Plastic surgeons: Highly trained in performing soft tissue tumour removal with minimal scarring.
- Anaesthesiologists: Ensure your comfort and safety during surgery.
- Rheumatologists: Manage inflammatory conditions affecting the hand, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
- Physiotherapists: To help you regain function and improve your daily activities after surgery.
To learn more about our highly trained and skilled experts, search on Find a Doctor under the speciality of Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery or Physiotherapy.
With our expertise and compassionate care, the AKUH Hand Surgery Programme is committed to helping you achieve the best possible outcome for your hand condition.
