Evaluation and Deliverance of prompt treatment by Proficient Hand Doctor
A unique functional part of body:
Bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, skin and blood vessels come together to frame the anatomy of the hand enabling it to perform multiple activities. The relationship between these structures is delicate and complex and an injury to even one of these structures can impair the functioning of the hand.
Injuries and Disorders of Hand comprise of:
Fractures, Dislocations, Ruptured Ligaments, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Ganglion Cysts and other complications, resulting in restricted movement, stiffness, swelling, pain and weakness to the part of hand affected and need to be looked over by diligent hand doctor to relieve the patient of complex trauma.
As Qualified and specialist hand doctor:
Dr. Vikas diagnoses the conditional problems in the hand with advanced technology methods, treats all disorders with corrective treatment plan accordingly to provide maximum relief and insistently stresses on after care procedural methods to bring back rejuvenation in the patient.
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Incidence:
When the median nerve in the hand is inflamed or compressed at the wrist, when there is a ligament or tendon tear in the hand or any injury that interferes with the daily activities performed by the hand, the hand doctor evaluates and diagnoses the cause and takes it up for treatment.
A minimally invasive surgery to treat such conditions that is adopted by the hand doctor is Endoscopic surgery.
Considerations for the surgery:
Endoscopic surgery is considered when – - Nonsurgical techniques have failed to provide relief even after being followed for months - The symptoms have become severe and interfering with daily activities - The median nerve has been damaged - The hand is losing coordination with the fingersPrior to the surgery:
In an intrinsic discussion the patient is informed of the technique i.e. endoscopic surgery. The doctor informs the patient the benefits, potential risks and complications involved with the surgery and seek his permission to go ahead with it.
The patient is asked about his previous medication history, allergies and reactions to anesthesia or chemical compositions and asked to get reports of some general all body tests certifying that he is medically fit for the surgery.
The hand doctor after completing all formalities proceeds with the surgery on the scheduled day.
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Performing the surgery:
After giving anesthesia to the patient the hand doctor makes one to two small incisions called portals on the skin of the hand and inserts a miniature camera called endoscope to view inside the hand and wrist. He then releases the compressed or injured nerve with special instruments and relieves the patient from the enervating pain.
After the surgery:
As soon as the hand doctor completes the surgery, the patient is gently guided to move the fingers to reduce swelling and prevent stiffness. The patient's hand is placed under a splint or brace for a definite period to immobilize it. The patient is then handed out a set of instructions regarding medications, follow up visit and resuming work activities.
Complications involved with surgery:
The major complication that may rarely occur in endoscopic surgery is damage to the nerves. Blood vessels and tendons may also sustain injury during the operation. Infection or allergy from anesthesia is another probable complication that may complicate the surgery. The most common complication that could arise is the return of the symptoms of persistent pain and numbness.
Benefits of the surgical releases:
The endoscopic surgical release helps in relieving the patient from pain and numbness after the surgery. It is a minimally invasive surgery hence there are less visible scars and it is less painful. Since surgery is performed in minimal time the patient is almost usually released the same day from the hospital. The healing time in endoscopic surgery is less as compared to open surgery.
Outcome of the surgery:
The results of endoscopic surgery are usually successful. The recovery after the surgery may be gradual and it might be almost a year before the patient is completely recovered. In case where the symptoms persist for more than two months even after surgery then the hand doctor refers the patient to a skilled therapist who enables faster healing with the help of effective rehabilitation protocols. When a part such as the base of the thumb has completely been damaged then complete recovery is not possible.
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Recovery after the surgical release:
Resuming work activities depend on the nature of work and the hand on which the surgery has been performed. Light lifting and gripping, driving and self care activities are permissible by the hand doctor soon after the surgery but heavy work activities may be prohibited for a period of one year as the grip strength in the hand is not restored till about 6 to 12 months.
Rehabilitation after the surgery:
After the surgery the patient is placed in the care of a skilled therapist who helps in restoring motion and strength in the hand and wrist by gentle exercises, power machines and therapy massages. A well formulated rehabilitation program is important for effective healing, restoration of strength and prevention of stiffness. The program is suitably formulated to suit each patient according to his condition and requirements.
More About The Hand Doctor:
Dr. Vikas Gupta an MBBS and MS in Orthopedics has been in the field of upper extremity for the last 25 years and has provided relief to more than 6000 patients by surgical releases and innumerable with nonsurgical techniques. He is well renowned for his sharp and accurate diagnosis with equally deft hand in surgery. His intuitive and evaluating skills make patients seek his consultation steadfastly.
The various hospitals from where he has delivered his professional services are AIIMS, Fortis, Medanta-The Medicity and at present he is an integral part of Max Healthcare- The super specialty hospital in Saket and Gurgaon.
There is no debilitating condition of the hand that hand doctor, Dr. Gupta, is not skilled to treat. Fractures, dislocations, ligament tear, soft tissue injuries or any other condition that affects the hand are effervescently treated by him.
Max Healthcare is the best hospital in the Delhi-NCR region that has joined hands with Dr. Gupta and made him one of their ingenious team of professional as head of the hand and shoulder division.Max Healthcare strives to bring revolutionary, cost effective and painless techniques to India and their belief in Dr. Gupta’s visionary approach to bring complete relief to each patient by facilitating after care rehabilitation has added an extra edge of finesse to their deliverance.