Pune-based noted hand surgeon vividly remembers the first patient he had operated upon way back in 1991. The boy was just 14 and a constricted plaster cast to heal a minor hand injury led to a series of complications including 14 operations. “The boy’s nerve got cut, paralysing muscles, and even the bone got infected. …
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An injury to the finger was delayed by the victim for 4 months presuming it to be a minor trauma. Over time, the joint got infected and irreversibly damaged. The wound started growing in size. At this point, the gentleman sought treatment. The damage was halted and the wound was covered with a robust skin …
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In a cricket playing country , a common presentation is inability to flex the finger after getting hit with ball.In the absence of early and appropriate treatment, the finger may loose the movements. Early visit to a hand surgeon will be beneficial.The treatment begins with an appropriate magnified x-ray view of the injured finger.The joint …
Fracture of the wrist can occur following a fall on an outstretched hand. The pain and local swelling of the wrist are often mild and can lead to Overlooking the injury. The hand surgeon will get x rays with special views of the affected wrist. The treatment may vary from plaster cast to surgery. The …
Diabetic patients are known to suffer from complications affecting the blood and nerve supply of the foot besides other organs. These are described under a standard heading called diabetic foot. When the nerves of the foot are affected, the person may not feel the floor. S/he may have an annoying burning sensation in the sole, …
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A trivial fall and landing on the wrist can break one’s wrist bone. An x-ray may reveal a fracture which is variably called Fracture distal radius or “(historically: Colles fracture). It may be treated with a plaster alone or wires or plate. Various parameters are taken into consideration to decide the best method of treatment.
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