What is the average recovery time for hand surgery?

Generally, it takes 2 to 4 months before the typical patient experiences enough recovery to return to work. Ultimately, it can take several months to more than a year to recover 100 percent, but this is not usually necessary before one can return to living a relatively normal life.

What is the success rate of hand surgery?

Results: The average response rate in hand surgery questionnaire studies was 49% (390 of 798 patients).

What is the most common hand surgery?

Carpal tunnel surgery is one of the most common hand surgeries performed because carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when swelling around the wrist tendons puts pressure on the median nerve and tendons running through an actual tunnel to the fingertips.

What are the dangers of hand surgery?

Change in skin sensation. Damage to deeper structures – such as nerves, blood vessels, muscles and lungs – can occur and may be temporary or permanent. Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications. Infection.

How long does pain last after hand surgery?

Sure, some minor aches and pains can resolve themselves with home treatment and support. But they shouldn’t last for three or four weeks. Delaying treatment can result in more extensive damage. If you have weakness or numbness, you should also give us a call.

When is hand surgery necessary?

Hand Conditions that May Require Surgery Tendon disorders (trigger thumb/finger, tendonitis, tenosynovitis) Tendon injuries (flexor/extensor injuries, mallet finger, boutonniere deformity) Hand fractures. Nerve injuries or disorders (carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome)

How long does a hand operation take?

Some hand surgery can take as little as 20 minutes, on the other hand some intricate surgery can take much longer – it will depend on what needs to be done. Many of the operations can be performed as day-cases, though this will depend on each individual patient’s requirements and the complexity of the case.