Non operative Techniques:

Many disorders and injuries of the hand are treated by conservative techniques that involve oral anti inflammatory medication, steroid injections to relieve patient of painful condition, physiotherapy exercises that provide relaxation and stretch the stiff tissues of hand along with recommendations to bring about modifications in activities that cause pain. The relief in each case varies and is temporary if the condition is severe. Conditions such as fractures and dislocations, that require treatment by splinting / bracing are also methodically taken to task by the hand surgeon.

Joint Replacement Surgical Technique:

Under this technique artificial joints made of pyrocarbon are replaced with the damaged joints by surgery where the hand surgeon cements in the artificial joint to bring back movement and sensation n the hand. Hand Arthroplasty is performed partially or totally to replace joints damaged by rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative joint disease, instability of the hand joint, severe fractures and /or post traumatic arthritis.

Arthroscopic Surgical Technique:

Minimally invasive technique which is conducted by making small incisions in the hand. The hand surgeon inserts a telescope like device and repairs the ligaments or tendons inside the injured / damaged hand. This is basically an outpatient surgery and usually performed for carpal tunnel release or to release contractions in tissues and conditions derailing movement in hand.

Closed/ Open Reduction Surgical Techniques:

Severe fractures and dislocations are treated by open or closed reduction method by the hand surgeon. Under open reduction method the fracture is held by screws and plates and multiple break in the bones are treated by exposing, reducing and then fixing the fracture.

In cases where the severity is intense, the fracture is treated by closed reduction method by inserting pins in the bone and joining it by rod/ other pins after preparing a frame and then tightening it by a traction thereby helping the fractures to heal subsequently.

Excision / Fusion Surgical Techniques:

For painful cysts or knuckle joints, new modality techniques such as fusion (plates, screws or wires) or excision ( dressing and stitching with elevating the fingers) is performed by the hand surgeon to rid the patient of the pain. Mild movement is permitted on the same day of this minimal surgical technique to bring back stability to the hand.

Open Surgical Technique:

Severe and significant injuries and deformities which are irreparable by arthroscopy and other conservative methodologies are treated by open and lengthy surgery to provide relief to the patient. This may take a few hours depending on the complexity of the injury or disorder of the hand tissues, bones or ligaments.