Hand Surgery

Hand surgery covers a broad range of procedures which plastic surgeons perform to restore functionality, and aesthetics. Some conditions include:

Rheumatic disease (Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis causing damage to the hand structure)
Congenital problems present at birth
Hand injuries and infections
Degenerative changes to the structures in the hand

Types of surgery include the following options and is dependent on the cause of the problem:

Surgical drainage or debridement
Skin grafts
Skin flaps
Tendon repair
Nerve repair
Bone fixation
Fasciectomies Replantation

Contact Dr Ngwenya for a Consultation to discuss your specific requirements where the procedure, shortcomings and concerns will be discussed after a detailed assessment.

Recovery

Dependent on the surgical procedure, where after post surgery instructions will be supplied and a follow up arranged with our resident Physio and Occupational Therapist.