Hand operations | Hand surgery Berlin-Frohnau
The hand | Focus on precision and functionOne focus of outpatient surgery is hand surgery. The procedures are usually performed on an outpatient basis and, if possible, under local anesthesia or regional anesthesia. Common complaints and their surgical treatment:Carpal tunnel syndrome:Symptoms: Numbness in the fingers, especially at night, as well as limited fine motor skills and loss of strength. Cause: Constriction of the median nerve in the area of the carpal tunnel. Therapy: Surgical splitting of the ligament above it to relieve pressure on the nerve. The typical symptoms should disappear after the operation. Trigger finger:Symptoms: When bending, a finger can no longer be stretched. Pain and restricted movement occur because the tendon gets stuck in the tendon sheath. Treatment: Surgical splitting of the tendon sheath to restore mobility. Dupuytren's contractureSymptoms: Hardening of the tendon plate causes the fingers (usually the 4th and 5th) to retract into the palm of the hand. Therapy: In advanced stages, an operation can help to maintain mobility. However, it is not advisable to operate too early on only slight nodules. |
Ganglia (lumps):Symptoms: Swelling on the back of the hand, wrist or in the flexor tendon sheaths. These occur when the joint capsule, which is filled with synovial fluid, is weak. Therapy: Surgical removal if there is pressure on surrounding tissue or functional limitations. Tendon tears:Symptoms: Functional impairment due to torn tendons in the hand or fingers. Therapy: Surgical treatment to restore hand function. |
