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Hand Surgery and Treatment

Overview

What is Hand Surgery?

Hand surgery cares for the hands and upper limbs. Hands are central to our independence. They drive motor skills, sensation and even play a role in the way we express. A hand surgeon works to restore any dysfunction to them, covering everything from traumatic injuries like a broken hand surgery case to degenerative conditions like arthritis. Extending beyond anatomical repair, hand surgery helps preserve a person's ability to live independently and perform the tasks that matter most to them.

Types of Hand Conditions

Different sources can contribute to hand problems. Trauma is a common cause, including fractures from falls, tendon cuts from accidents or ligament tears from sports. Then there are wear-and-tear issues, like osteoarthritis in the thumb or fingers, which cause stiffness and aching. Nerve compression conditions, such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, that create numbness and weakness are also covered within this domain.

Issues where tissues tighten and contract, like in Dupuytren's disease or inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis that cause joint swelling and deformity, are also conditions that may require hand surgery. Each type affects hand function in its own way, changing how a person can use their fingers and thumb.

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Patients should consult with a hand and wrist specialist if they experience persistent pain that doesn't ease up with a few days of rest. Any noticeable crookedness or deformity in a finger or a joint that can’t be fully bent or straightened should never be ignored. Numbness or tingling in the fingers, especially the type that can wake one up at night, is a key sign of nerve trouble. Weakness when turning a key, opening a jar or dropping objects frequently also warrants a check-up. After an injury, care must be sought immediately for things like deep cuts, suspected broken bones or if a finger is cold, pale, or blue, as this may be a sign of possible vascular compromise.

Getting to the root of a hand problem starts with a careful conversation and examination. Our hand and wrist surgeons at NMC will ask detailed questions about daily activities and what makes them better or worse. Physical exams are standard and are hands-on. Specialists check for swelling and test the range of motion in each joint. This assesses skin quality and evaluates nerve function and strength.

From there, we use diagnostic imaging to help complete the picture. Through X-rays we look at bone alignment and check for arthritis. Soft tissue problems covering tendons, ligaments or nerves are investigated through an ultrasound or MRI. These steps ensure we gather a full picture of not only what is wrong, but why it's happening. Explaining what these tests reveal is an important process of our care; it’s a way we ensure patients clearly understand the source of problems before any treatment is discussed.

  • Arthritis (Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid) of the hand and wrist
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other nerve compressions
  • Trigger Finger and other tendon disorders
  • Dupuytren’s Contracture
  • Fractures and dislocations of the hand, wrist, and fingers
  • Tendon and ligament injuries (mallet finger, skier's thumb)
  • Ganglion cysts and other soft tissue tumors
  • Congenital hand differences
  • Post-traumatic deformities and stiffness
  • Complex wounds and skin defects requiring reconstruction

Our philosophy is to always start with an option that’s the safest and easiest because many conditions respond well to non-surgical treatment. Splinting, tailored physiotherapy, activity modification and therapeutic injections can be enough.

Sometimes surgery is necessary to restore function, relieve nerve pressure or reconstruct a joint. Our hand and wrist surgeons are experts in both open and minimally invasive techniques, performing a range of procedures. Delicate nerve decompressions and tendon repairs to joint replacements, fusions, and microsurgical reconstruction for complex trauma are all performed.

Recovery is a crucial part of the surgery journey. Post-operative rehabilitation with our dedicated hand therapists is a critical part of the journey at NMC. Our goal is to ensure patients regain strength and mobility always.

Consultant orthopaedic and plastic surgeons with specialised training in surgery of the hand and upper limb make up our hand surgery teams at NMC. They dedicate their practice fully to the complexities of the wrist, hand and fingers.

Teaming up with anaesthetists and radiologists, our certified hand therapists create a seamless plan for all our patients’ recovery. Knowing that an informed patient is a key partner in achieving a successful outcome, they take the time to explain conditions and options clearly. Across all NMC facilities in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Al Ain, an equally high level of surgical care is offered by our hand surgeons.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Not all broken bones in the hand need an operation. Our doctors only recommend surgery when bones are significantly out of alignment, the fracture involves a joint surface, the pieces are unstable or when multiple bones are broken.
Our care pathways are complete. Our specialised surgeons come with microsurgical skills. Our facilities are equipped with advanced operating theatres equipped for hand procedures, and, crucially, a dedicated hand therapy unit for rehabilitation. We have a full circle approach, from accurate diagnosis through to recovery.
Recovery is a process and varies by procedure. It almost always involves a period in a splint or case, followed by a carefully guided therapy programme to regain movement and then strength. Surgeons and therapists will give you a clear, personalised timeline, but patience and commitment to therapy exercises are key for recovery.
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