Hand surgery at Mission Hospital
When your wrist or fingers are sore and painful even picking up a fork is difficult, and this limited movement may cause you to be anxious and frustrated. When medications, injections, physical therapy, or rest are no longer helping, surgery may be your best option.
Mission Hospital medical staff surgeons are dedicated to the practice of hand surgery. In 2010, hand surgeons on the Mission medical staff performed approximately 2,500 hand surgeries.
These surgeons focus on minimally invasive procedures done on an outpatient basis. They also perform delicate microsurgery for operations such as replantation of amputated fingers. (If you experience an amputation call 911 immediately.)
Talk with your primary care provider about surgical options that are best for your circumstances. If you find the need for hand surgery, ask for a referral to one of the surgeons on medical staff at Mission Hospital.
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Common Hand Surgeries Performed at Mission Hospital
Wrist arthroplasty –when the cartilage in your wrist is worn, torn, or damaged, the wrist bones may rub together, causing pain and limiting movement. In this procedure, the worn out ends of the bones are removed and replaced with an artificial joint. This may be done on an outpatient basis. This operation is used primarily for people with severe arthritis.
Wrist arthroscopy—this surgery helps physicians make more accurate diagnoses and correct joint problems. In this minimally invasive, outpatient procedure, a pencil-sized instrument called an arthroscope is inserted into a small incision. The arthroscope includes a camera, lighting system, and tiny instruments that allow the surgeon to work in this complex area with greater precision.
Trigger finger release—if the long tendons in the forearm become irritated, sometimes the tendon sheath may thicken and nodules may form. When this happens the tendon may become stuck, making it hard to flex or bend the finger. In this procedure a small incision is made in the palm, and the tendon sheath tunnel is cut. When the tunnel heals the sheath may be looser so the tendon moves more smoothly.
