Hand & Elbow
Hands need a delicate touch – in the operating theatre too. We treat congenital, acquired and injury-related conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow using fine surgical techniques.
Treatment focus areas at a glance
Hand surgery
Fine surgery of the hand and wrist – from nerve compression to joint replacement.
- Carpal tunnel & nerve decompression surgery
- Relieving compressed nerves at the wrist and arm – for numbness, tingling and night-time pain.
- Wrist arthroscopy
- Minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of cartilage, ligament and disc injuries in the wrist.
- Dupuytren’s contracture surgery
- Removal of the diseased connective tissue cords in the palm so the fingers can straighten again.
- Tendon & tendon sheath surgery
- Treatment of tendon ruptures, trigger finger and tendon sheath inflammation.
- Ligament stabilisation & reconstruction
- Surgical stabilisation of injured ligaments in the fingers and wrist.
- Finger joint replacement
- Small prostheses preserve mobility in finger joint osteoarthritis.
- Fusion surgery
- Targeted fusion of individual finger or wrist joints when freedom from pain matters more than mobility.
- Tendon transfer surgery
- Tendon transfers to restore lost function after injuries or nerve damage.
- Corrective osteotomies
- Correction of malalignment after fractures or due to wear.
Elbow surgery
Arthroscopic and open procedures of the elbow joint.
- Elbow arthroscopy
- Minimally invasive treatment of loose bodies, cartilage damage and restricted movement.
- Tennis elbow surgery
- Surgical treatment of persistent tennis or golfer’s elbow once conservative therapy has been exhausted.
- Nerve decompression at the elbow
- Relieving the ulnar nerve (cubital tunnel syndrome) for tingling in the ring and little finger.
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This overview does not replace a consultation with a doctor. Which procedure is right for you is something you decide together with your doctor during your appointment.