Hand & Wrist Trauma Management

Hand and Wrist Trauma Management is a specialized orthopaedic service focused on diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating injuries to the hand and wrist. These injuries can range from fractures, dislocations, and ligament tears to nerve injuries and tendon lacerations.

Common Hand & Wrist Trauma Conditions

• Fractures (e.g., distal radius, scaphoid, metacarpal fractures)
• Dislocations (e.g., finger or wrist joint dislocations)
• Ligament Injuries (e.g., scapholunate ligament tear)
• Tendon Injuries (e.g., flexor or extensor tendon lacerations)
• Nerve Injuries (e.g., median, ulnar, or radial nerve damage)
• Crush Injuries (e.g., industrial or machinery-related trauma)
• Soft Tissue Injuries (e.g., deep cuts or puncture wounds)

Treatment Approaches

Non-Surgical Treatments

• Immobilization (splints, casts, braces)
• Pain management (NSAIDs, steroid injections)
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation

Surgical Treatments

• Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for fractures
• Ligament or tendon repair
• Nerve repair or grafting
• Arthroscopy for joint injuries
• Reconstructive or microsurgical techniques for severe trauma

Rehabilitation & Recovery

• Early mobilization to prevent stiffness
• Hand therapy for strength and flexibility
• Occupational therapy for functional recovery