Reconstructive Surgery
Procedures
BURNS
Burns are injuries to the skin and underlying tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation. The severity of a burn is classified into degrees, which helps determine the appropriate treatment approach. Effective burn care involves immediate management in the acute setting and, if necessary, reconstructive procedures during the secondary stage to restore function and appearance.


HAND
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition where the median nerve, which runs through the wrist's carpal tunnel, becomes compressed, leading to symptoms like numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and fingers. It often worsens at night and can cause weakness in grip strength. Treatment typically starts with conservative options such as wrist splinting to keep the wrist in a neutral position, activity modification, and anti-inflammatory medications to reduce pain and swelling. If these measures don't provide relief, surgery might be necessary to relieve pressure on the nerve by cutting the transverse carpal ligament through a small incision placed on the palm, resulting in significant symptom relief and improved hand function.
Trigger finger
Trigger finger occurs when a finger gets stuck in a bent position due to inflammation and thickening of the tendon sheath, making it difficult to straighten the finger. Symptoms include pain, a clicking sensation, and the finger locking or catching. Initial treatment often involves rest and anti-inflammatory medications to reduce swelling. If conservative methods fail, a minor surgical procedure may be performed to release the constricted tendon sheath, allowing the finger to move freely again. This procedure is usually quick and effective, offering significant symptom relief.
De Quervain syndrome
De Quervain syndrome is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist, causing pain and swelling near the base of the thumb. Symptoms include pain with thumb movement, swelling, and a catching or snapping sensation. Treatment often starts with rest, immobilization using a thumb splint, and anti-inflammatory medications to reduce pain and swelling. If conservative treatments are ineffective, surgical release of the tendon sheath may be considered to alleviate pressure and restore thumb function. Most patients experience improvement with these treatments, leading to better thumb movement and reduced pain.