What types of orthopedic conditions are addressed by Hand Surgery?

Hand surgery can address structural issues such as severe tendon injuries, Dupuytren's contracture, trigger finger, severe arthritis base of the thumb, ganglion cysts, and complex finger fractures.

What should I expect regarding anesthesia for hand procedures?

Many hand surgeries can be performed using local or regional anesthesia (nerve blocks), which completely numbs the arm and hand. This option allows you to remain awake or lightly sedated without needing general anesthesia.

How important is hand therapy following a surgical procedure?

Post-operative hand physical therapy is absolutely vital. The intricate anatomy of the fingers and wrist makes them highly prone to stiffness, and specialized scar tissue mobilization is required to restore full range of motion and dexterity.

Hand Surgery

You use your hands constantly without much thought, so a hand injury or disease can catch you off guard and limit your dexterity. At Twin Palm Orthopedics in Ocala, Florida, Fellowship trained hand orthopedic surgeon Nirav Gupta, DO, and team perform a wide range of surgeries to restore hand appearance and function. Schedule your hand surgery consultation by phone or request one online at Twin Palm Orthopedics today.

What is hand surgery?

Hand surgery is a category of orthopedics that focuses on making repairs to your palm, fingers, and wrists. Hand surgeries at Twin Palm Orthopedics can address acute injuries, overuse injuries, degenerative conditions, and even certain congenital conditions affecting the appearance or function of your hands.

You probably use your hands more than any other part of your body, especially for fine motor skills. Your hands contain networks of muscle, bone, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels, and defects with any of those structures can result in limited hand and wrist mobility and dexterity.

To get an idea of the amount of damage to your hand and the exact surgical techniques needed, the Twin Palm Orthopedics team uses imaging tests like X-rays and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to look at the internal structures. They interpret the results of these imaging tests with you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the most common types of hand surgery?

The hand surgery specialists at Twin Palm Orthopedics use well-known hand surgery techniques to accomplish a wide range of hand and wrist function goals. They plan and perform your surgery carefully, often using more than one surgical technique during the same operation.

During the recovery period after hand surgery, you’ll continue working with the team at Twin Palm Orthopedics to rehabilitate your hand with physical therapy. The team evaluates you regularly to track your progress and make sure you restore as much mobility in your hand and wrist as possible in the recovery period.

Who can benefit from hand surgery?

Twin Palm Orthopedics provides hand surgery in cases of disease or injuries that severely affect the use of your hand, and you don’t see significant improvements with nonsurgical care. Using one or more evidence-based surgical techniques, the team can use hand surgery to treat:

Tendon injuries
Nerve damage
Arthritis
Hand infections
Bone fractures
Trigger finger
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Dupuyten’s contracture

The Twin Palm Orthopedics team aims for functional results that look effortlessly natural.

Hand surgery can restore your ability to type, drive, throw, or hold a loved one’s hand. To schedule a hand surgery consultation, call Twin Palm Orthopedics or request an appointment online today.