Hand surgery treats a range of conditions from cuts, burns, crushing injuries or diseases of the hand. Some common conditions are congenital deformities; repetitive stress injuries, like carpal tunnel syndrome; arthritis; and tendon repair.
The Priority for orthopaedic surgeons is to adequately reconstruct the skin, bone, nerves, tendons and joints. This is to protect the anatomy of the hand for recovery of functionality and aid the healing process by limiting the chance of infection. Early intervention is very beneficial.