What are the different types of wrist surgery?

The 8 Most Common Types of Wrist Surgeries

1. Trigger Finger Release.
2. Carpal Tunnel Release.
3. Thumb Basilar (CMC) Joint Arthroplasty.
4. Fracture Management.
5. Tendonitis Surgery.
6. Dupuytren’s Contracture Release.
7. Ganglion Cyst Excision.
8. Wrist Arthroscopy.

How long does it take to recover from wrist surgery?

Depending on the type of wrist surgery you get done, your recovery can be anywhere from 4 – 12 weeks. Most patients are able to heal in about a month and can begin rehabilitation soon after. During the healing period, you should wear appropriate casts or braces as directed by your surgeon.

What type of hand surgeries are there?

What are the different types of hand surgery?

• Skin grafts. Skin grafts for the hand involve replacing or attaching skin to a part of the hand that has missing skin.
• Skin flaps.
• Closed reduction and fixation.
• Tendon repair.
• Nerve repairs.
• Fasciotomy.
• Surgical drainage or debridement.
• Joint replacement.

  What is wrist surgery called?

  Wrist arthroscopy is a wrist surgery that allows a doctor to see the inside of a joint. It is performed after a patient sustains an injury such as a fall or a twisting of the wrist and is experiencing pain, clicks or swelling. These symptoms may mean there is an internal problem of the wrist.

  Do I really need hand surgery?

  Depending on the severity and location of the hand fracture (broken bone), surgery may be necessary to ensure it heals properly. Most minor fractures (where the bone fragments have not moved out of place) are treated nonsurgically and just require rest, pain relief medication, and splinting until the fracture heals.

  What are the different types of hand injuries?

  Hand injuries can take many forms, such as a laceration, crushed fingers, open fractures, or loss of fingers, a thumb or the whole hand. Infections also are common with any wound, bite or laceration.

  What should I do if I have a hand injury?

  Conduct primary care of the wound, including control of bleeding, irrigation, administration of antibiotics and elevation of the limb. Reduce obvious deformity: Align fingers if angled or rotated. Apply a dressing and splint.

  When do you need to see a hand surgeon?

  At times, an injury requires a hand surgeon, but perhaps the definitive treatment can wait several hours or a day. In these types of cases, such as with a finger laceration that may include tendon injury, the initial wound care may be provided at the referring hospital with antibiotics and a splint until seen by the hand surgeon.

  What kind of wraps are used for carpal tunnel?

  CREATRILL Hand Heating Pad Heated Wrist Wraps With Remote Control, Auto Shut Off Therapy Electric Heated Wrap Brace for Carpal tunnel syndrome, Arthritis, Tendonitis, Joint Pain Soreness, Cramp Pain R . Copper Compression Wrist Ice Pack Wrap.