The hand is one of the most frequently injured areas of the body
Brisbane Acute Hand Injuries
Dr Justin Perron specialises in the treatment of acute hand injuries or hand trauma, which typically include injuries to the tendons, nerves, joints and blood vessels; fractured bones; burns, lacerations, amputated fingers and other injuries to the skin.
If you have suffered or are suffering from a hand-related injury, then it is important you seek medical attention. The potential for permanent injuries increases greatly when medical attention is delayed.
These can be broken down into six general categories, including:
Injuries to the hand causing the following symptoms generally require emergency medical attention at a hospital’s emergency department:
Exposure of underlying structures such as tendons, bones, joints, arteries, veins or nerves
Minor injuries may be adequately treated within the practice, while tendon, nerve, and major skeletal injuries are treated in surgery. Minor injuries are treated under local anaesthetic.
This is dependent on the severity or type of injury you have suffered. The aim of surgery in all cases is to get the quickest and best possible functional results for your specific injury. The options are thoroughly discussed with the patients before surgery.
Please be advised that all procedures carry risks, therefore, we encourage patients to consult with their regular GP and Qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon before considering surgery. Find more information here.
Postoperatively, the hand and wrist are usually wrapped in a bandage and splint (plaster). Patients are discharged with a sling to elevate their hands and are usually given antibiotics (as specified by Dr Perron). Dressing needs to stay dry and intact for one or two weeks after surgery, depending on the severity of the injury.
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