Hand Surgery Perth

Hand injuries can involve fractures, tendons, nerves, blood vessels or skin. The urgency and treatment depend on the injury; serious or recent injuries require prompt medical assessment rather than waiting for a routine appointment. Dr Zaman assesses acute and work-related hand injuries and can coordinate treatment and rehabilitation. Recovery depends on the damage and treatment. Surgery may carry risks of bleeding, infection, stiffness, nerve injury and further surgery, and normal function cannot be guaranteed.

Trigger finger or thumb can cause painful clicking, catching or locking. Adult treatment may include observation, a splint, an injection or surgical release, depending on the findings and response to previous treatment. Children need a separate assessment. Release aims to improve tendon gliding but may not resolve longstanding stiffness. Risks include scars, infection, nerve injury, persistent pain, stiffness and incomplete improvement.

A ganglion is a benign fluid-filled lump, often near a wrist or finger joint. A new or changing lump should be examined to confirm its nature. Observation may be appropriate; selected symptomatic ganglions may be treated by aspiration or surgery. Treatment can leave scars and carries risks of infection, nerve injury, stiffness and recurrence. Removal does not guarantee relief of every symptom.

Dupuytren’s disease can form nodules and cords in the palm, sometimes causing progressive finger contracture. Not every nodule needs treatment. Observation, selected needle release or surgery may be considered according to contracture and function. Treatment does not cure the underlying disease and recurrence can occur. Risks include wound problems, scars, nerve or blood vessel injury, stiffness and further surgery; complete straightening cannot be guaranteed.

Carpal tunnel syndrome involves pressure on the median nerve at the wrist, while cubital tunnel syndrome involves the ulnar nerve near the elbow. Symptoms can include numbness, tingling or weakness, but other causes need assessment. Treatment may include splinting, activity changes or decompression surgery when appropriate. Risks include scars, infection, nerve injury, persistent symptoms and further surgery. Severe or longstanding nerve damage may limit recovery.

Nerve injuries can cause altered sensation, pain or weakness. Examination and selected investigations guide the plan. Repair, grafting or decompression may be considered depending on the injury and timing. Hand therapy and follow-up may be needed. Recovery can be slow or incomplete and normal sensation or strength cannot be guaranteed. Surgical risks include infection, scars, persistent pain and further surgery. New weakness or a recent significant injury requires timely medical assessment.