Although there are some treatment options that slow the knots developing, there is no cure for Dupuytren’s contracture and the most common form of treatment is surgery.
The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome usually begin gradually. Carpal tunnel surgery is recommended when initial management of the symptoms no longer provides relief.
Early on, trigger finger or trigger thumb causes stiffness, pain and swelling. As it progresses your finger or thumb may bend and remain stuck there. When this happens, surgery for trigger finger or trigger thumb repair is recommended.
Nerve injuries usually occur when there is damage or injury to the hand. Some nerve injuries will repair themselves, however in some cases surgical nerve repair is the best option. Nerve repair surgery brings together the two ends of the cut nerve.
Scars, lost fingertips and broken nails – what other surgeries for the hand are there?
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