You use your hands more than you may realize. Simple tasks like putting on your clothes, making food, or even clicking through a website would be a lot more difficult if you didn’t have your hands to help you. Hand surgery is a way for those with limited movement or discomfort in their hands to improve their life and possibly even regain function. In this two-part series, we will provide you with more information about hand surgery to help you determine if it is right for you.
If you live in Portland or the surrounding area, then our team at The Vu Center is here to help with all of your plastic surgery needs, including hand surgery. Our resident hand specialist, Dr. Vu, has years of experience and training in the field of hand surgery, and she is always working hard to perfect her techniques and keep her skills sharp. If you have any questions regarding hand surgery, or you would like to schedule a consultation with our hand specialist, then contact our plastic surgery center in Portland to get started today!
Who Is a Candidate for Hand Surgery
There are many reasons that may result in someone having hand surgery. For example, if you have broken your hand recently or in the past, and the bones didn’t heal correctly, then you may choose to have hand surgery to reset the bones and improve function. Additionally, an individual may elect to have hand surgery to aid with carpal tunnel syndrome or ganglion cysts.
At The Vu Center, our hand specialist offers hand surgery for the following conditions:
- Soft tissue injuries
- Ganglion cyst
- Fractures/dislocations
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Lacerations/open wounds
If you believe that you are a good candidate for hand surgery, then contact The Vu Center and schedule an appointment with our hand specialist.
What to Expect
Most, if not all, plastic surgery procedures require downtime of some kind to help your body recover, and hand surgery is no different. As mentioned earlier, you use your hands for a multitude of different things, and having to take it easy and not use your hand after surgery may seem difficult. However, it’s important to give your hand time to heal before you try to use it the same way you did in the past. If you don’t give it time to heal, then you may suffer more damage to your hand, and in some cases, you may lose complete function.
Your recovery time is determined by the surgery you recieve. For example, if you are receiving surgery to have a cyst removed, then your recovery time will most likely be shorter than someone who receives hand surgery to fix a broken bone. That being said, once your surgery is complete you may experience some mild pain, and your hand may be immobilized with a bandage or a splint. Your doctor will be able to give you more information prior to and after the surgery.
Visit Our Portland Plastic Surgery Clinic!
If you are thinking about hand surgery for one of the conditions listed above, then our hand specialist at The Vu Center is here to help! Dr. Vu has years of experience and training, and she will do everything in her power to ensure that you are well informed and comfortable with every aspect of your procedure. To learn more and to schedule a consultation with our hand specialist, contact The Vu Center in Portland! Don’t forget to keep an eye out for part two of this series where we will provide you with even more information about hand surgery and what to do before and after your procedure.