Hand surgery covers many types of problems in hand function and aesthetics. These include: injuries to hands which damage nerves, tendons, bones, blood vessels and skin; congenital problems where there are abnormal, extra or missing fingers; diseases affecting the hands such as Dupuytren’s contracture, inflamed joints and tendons; scarred hands which require surgery to improve function. We all rely on our hands heavily to live our lives, work and play but often only come to appreciate this when injury or disease strikes.
written by Mr Jim Armstrong