What is Hand and Wrist Surgery?
Category: Surgeries
To function properly, the hands and wrists require sensation, joint motion, tendon gliding, and muscle contraction. When a problem takes place in the hand, care must be given to all different types of tissues that make function of the hand possible. Surgery may be necessary to correct any problems.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpal tunnel syndrome | 3 | 0 | |
| Broken wrist | 2 | 0 | |
| Chondromalacia patellae | 1 | 0 | |
| Kienbock's disease | 1 | 0 | |
| Multiple trigger fingers | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Hand and Wrist Surgery
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Stiffness in wrists | 1 |
Duration
Stopped having Hand and Wrist Surgery
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 11 |
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