There has been a huge development in the knowledge of the causes and best treatment methods for the various functional issues involving the hand and wrist over recent years. It has become an individual discipline.
When there are problems, prompt examination by a hand specialist is advisable for an exact diagnosis. Modern imaging techniques help to identify the functional issue and determine the appropriate therapy.
An operation is not always necessary for treatment. An improvement can often be achieved just with physiotherapy, training therapy or infiltrations. The aim of treatment is always to give pain-free movement, mobility and independence back to patients.
If an operation is unavoidable, there are different surgical techniques available. Many operations can be carried out arthroscopically nowadays, i.e. with so-called keyhole surgery. If the wrist cannot be retained due to wear or a complex fracture, it may be possible to use a modern prosthesis.
Infiltrations for pain relief (e.g. therapy using the patient’s own blood, cortisone, artificial synovial fluid)
Keyhole and open surgery
Treatment for compression of the median nerve in the wrist (carpal tunnel syndrome) and other nerve compression syndromes
Treatment for connective tissue disorders in the palm of the hand (Dupuytren’s disease)
Ganglion cyst removal
Treatment for trigger finger
Treatment of infections of the hand and wrist
Osteoarthritis treatment including joint replacement in the hand (osteoarthritis of the thumb)
Nerve compression syndromes at the elbow
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS, formerly known as Sudeck’s atrophy)
Repair of soft tissue and bones after trauma or tumours
Treatment of acute fractures and other injuries of the forearm, wrist or bones of the hand
Correction of misalignments after poorly healed fractures (e.g. scaphoid bone)
Revision surgery for operations previously carried out
Treatment of sports injuries
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Consultations by appointment
Telephone availability:
Monday to Friday, 8.00 am - 11.30 am, 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm
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For emergencies outside opening times, please contact the 24-hour casualty department of the Hirslanden AndreasKlinik in Cham: T 041 784 07 84.
