Hand & Foot Surgery
Hand & Foot Surgery
Orthopaedic problems of the hands and feet are quite unique due to the complex design of those two parts of the body.
Together, the
Hand and Wrist
are composed of 27 different bones, more than 2 dozen individual tendons and joints, and numerous muscles, nerves, and blood vessels (arteries and veins). It is one of the most complex and most widely used parts of our body. It is also one of the most easily and commonly injured as well. The wrist is the most common fracture (broken bone). Orthopaedic surgeons often treat this by reduction (pushing the bone back in place) and casting, but injuries may be severe enough to require surgery (see fracture section). Finger injuries often involve fractures but also include lacerations (cutting nerves or tendons), crushing and dislocations. Other conditions of the hand commonly treated by Orthopaedic Surgeons include: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Fingers, Arthritis, Tennis and Golfer's elbow, Ganglion Cysts and hand infections. Broken elbows in children and forearm fractures in all age groups are also frequently seen and treated. Most hand surgeries are performed on an outpatient basis (same-day surgery) and may require a short course of rehabilitation or occupational therapy.
The
Foot and Ankle
are subject to a tremendous amount of strain and pressure due to their design and function. They must support the whole weight of our bodies and whatever we are carrying as well as adapt to the ever changing terrain (surface) of our world (floors, steps, trails and obstacles). That is why the bones of the foot and ankle are most prone to breaks, sprains/strains and stress fractures. The foot bears 3 times your body weight during walking, 6 times your body weight during jogging, and 9 times in a full run. for an average sized man - that is nearly one full ton of force with each step! Broken ankles commonly require surgery by an Orthopaedic Surgeon. Bunions, arthritis, tendonitis, crush injuries or dislocations and infections are other common problems of the foot requiring treatment. We can provide post-operative shoes, fracture boots, casts and crutches in our clinic and commonly make direct referrals for physical therapy if needed.
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