How do members experience Hand Surgery?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Carpal tunnel syndrome 7 4
Joint pain 4 0
Numbness in hands 3 1
Trigger finger 3 0
Multiple trigger fingers 2 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Weakness in hands 2
Arthritis pain 1
Atrophy of left hand muscles 1
Atrophy of right hand muscles 1
Joint stiffness 1
Muscle spasms in hands 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 2
Moderate 2
Mild 3
None 2

Member evaluations

Roddy

evaluated on Jan 23, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for To replant left after partial amputation in an accident with an electric saw: Major
  • Side effects: Severe