What is Hand Surgery?
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To function properly hands require sensation, joint motion, tendon gliding, and muscle contraction. When a problem takes place in the hand, care must be given to all the different types of tissues that make function of the hand possible. Surgery may be needed to repair or improve hand function.
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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
| 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
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