Hand surgery in Vienna at JUVENIS

Carpal tunnel syndrome: constriction of the median nerve in the wrist, which leads to pain, numbness and weakness in the fingers. Treatment options range from conservative methods to surgical procedures.

Dupuytren's contracture: Benign connective tissue disease that leads to contractures of the hand and fingers. As the disease progresses, the affected fingers can be increasingly pulled into the palm of the hand, which significantly impairs hand function.

Snapping finger (trigger finger): Constriction of the tendon sheath that causes a painful "snapping" or "snapping" of the affected finger. Treatments range from anti-inflammatory injections to surgical solutions.

Wrist arthrosis: Degenerative joint disease that causes pain, swelling and restricted movement. Treatment options include conservative measures and surgical procedures such as joint replacement.

Removal of tumors on the hand: Benign (e.g. ganglions, lipomas) or, rarely, malignant tumors can occur on the hand, tendons, nerves or bones. They often cause a feeling of pressure, pain or restricted movement. In hand surgery, these tumors are precisely removed with the greatest possible protection of the surrounding structures. Microsurgical procedures are also used, particularly in the case of nerve tumors or vascular masses. A histological examination reliably rules out the possibility of malignancy.

The consultation

The first step is a detailed medical history interview. You will describe your symptoms, previous treatments and relevant previous illnesses. The extent to which your quality of life is impaired and your expectations of the therapy will be assessed. A detailed clinical functional examination of all structures will also be carried out.

Imaging procedures such as X-rays, ultrasound, MRI or CT are used to precisely clarify the symptoms. Functional tests are also carried out to assess mobility, sensitivity and strength in the affected hand.

An individually tailored treatment plan is drawn up based on the results of the examination. Depending on the findings, this may include conservative measures such as physiotherapy, splinting or injections - or, if necessary, surgery.

What needs to be considered beforehand?

Smoking must be stopped 2 weeks before the operation up to and including 2 weeks after the operation. Additional dietary supplements should be discontinued 2 weeks before the operation, as these often contain substances that stimulate blood circulation.

Any medication that alters blood clotting should only be discontinued after consulting a doctor.

Please contact JUVENIS by phone at +43 1 236 3020by e-mail to empfang@juvenismed.at or via the contact formto make an appointment for a consultation or treatment.

How is the procedure performed?

Operations on the hand are usually minimally invasive and are performed on an outpatient or day-case basis. Most procedures can be performed under local anesthesia. For larger operations, we use the WALANT method or a plexus block. Nowadays, operations on the hand rarely have to be performed under general anesthesia.

Thanks to modern microsurgical techniques, the procedures are usually gentle and require only short recovery times. The exact procedure will be discussed transparently with you in advance.

After the operation

After the procedure, structured aftercare is essential for the success of the treatment. This includes

• Regular check-up appointments
• Wound management and pain therapy
• Physiotherapy / occupational therapy to restore mobility and strength
• Fitting of splints or orthoses if necessary

*The exact cost of hand surgery depends on the initial situation and the extent of the operation. In order to work out the right treatment concept for you, we would like to invite you to a detailed consultation with our plastic surgeons. An individual cost estimate will then be drawn up during this consultation.

Hand surgery is billed according to the current benefits catalog and can be submitted to your health insurance company.

Complications can occur even after a surgical procedure performed with the utmost care and caution.

In addition to the possible complications after general anesthesia, the most common complications after hand surgery include the possibility of post-operative bleeding and wound healing disorders. All possible complications are explained in detail during the consultation.

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