Hand surgery is a specialized field of surgery that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of a wide range of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and fingers, including trauma, congenital deformities, nerve and tendon injuries, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, and tumors.
The hand is one of the most complex and functional parts of the human body. In daily life, we rely on our hands for essential activities such as grasping objects, writing, eating, and performing personal care. Therefore, any structural or functional impairment in the hand can directly affect quality of life. The primary goal of hand surgery is to restore function, minimize disability, and help patients use their hands as effectively as possible.
The Hand Surgery Department deals with a wide spectrum of disorders, including:
Hand and finger trauma: Fractures, dislocations, tendon and nerve lacerations due to traffic accidents, workplace injuries, or sharp object trauma
Congenital hand anomalies: Syndactyly (fused fingers), polydactyly (extra fingers), absence of fingers
Nerve and tendon injuries: Nerve lacerations around the wrist, nerve compressions (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome), tendon ruptures
Rheumatic diseases: Deformities in the hand and fingers due to chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis
Infection-related hand problems: Deep tissue infections, osteomyelitis (bone infection), abscesses following trauma
Brachial plexus injuries: Functional loss in the hand and arm due to nerve damage in the shoulder area
Bone and joint diseases: Wrist fractures, scaphoid and lunate fractures, joint degeneration
Microsurgical procedures: Replantation of amputated fingers or hands, vascular and nerve repairs
Tumors and cysts: Diagnosis and treatment of masses in the hand and wrist
Adhesions impairing hand function: Surgical release of adhesions caused by previous surgeries or injuries
Treatment plans are personalized according to the type and severity of the condition. Common treatment methods in hand surgery include:
Surgical repair (fractures, dislocations, tendon and nerve lacerations)
Vascular and nerve repair using microsurgical techniques
Tendon and nerve transfers
Arthroplasty (joint replacement)
Rehabilitation and physical therapy
Use of orthopedic devices and splints
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release
Hand surgery is often performed in collaboration with other specialties such as orthopedics and traumatology, plastic surgery, physical therapy and rehabilitation, and neurology. When necessary, an integrated treatment plan is developed in cooperation with these departments to ensure the most accurate and effective care for the patient.
