RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURE: Hand Surgery

Dramatic advances have been made in recent years in treating patients with hand injuries, degenerative disorders, and birth defects of the hand. At the forefront of these advances have been plastic surgeons-specialists whose major interest is improving both function and appearance. Plastic surgeons undergo intensive training in hand surgery, and they (along with orthopedic surgeons and general surgeons) treat patients with a wide range of hand problems.

If you're considering hand surgery, a consultation with Dr. Almonte is a good place to start. He will examine you, discuss the possible methods of treatment for your problem, and let you know if surgery is warranted. If it is, Dr. Almonte will discuss the procedure in detail, including where the surgery will be performed (in the office, at the outpatient surgery center, or at the hospital), the anesthesia and surgical techniques that will be used, possible risks and complications, the recovery and rehabilitation period, and the probable outcome in terms of function and appearance.

In all types of hand surgery, the possible complications include infection, poor healing, loss of feeling or motion, blood clots, and adverse reactions to the anesthesia. These complications are infrequent, however, and they can generally be treated.

The most common procedures performed by Dr. Almonte include carpal tunnel release, trigger finger release, repair of injured hands, including injuries to the tendons, nerves, blood vessels, and joints; fractured bones, burns, cuts, and other injuries to the skin. In his training Dr. Almonte learned many techniques that improve his ability to restore function and appearance, even in severe injuries.

Among the techniques used by Dr. Almonte:

• Grafting - the transfer of skin, bone, nerves, or other tissue from a healthy part of the body to repair the injured part;
• Flap surgery - moving the skin along with its underlying fat, blood vessels, and muscle from a healthy part of the body to the injured site;

In many cases, surgery can restore a significant degree of feeling and function to injured hands. However, recovery may take months, and a period of hand therapy will most often be needed.

A personal consultation is the first step for every patient considering hand surgery. During this meeting, Dr. Almonte will assess your physical and emotional health and discuss your specific cosmetic goals for the procedure.

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EL DORADO HILLS PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER
Dr. Arnold Almonte, D.O.

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