Hands are arguably one of the most complex and powerful pieces of natural engineering in human anatomy. They serve many purposes such as helping us eat, dress, earn a living, create art, and more. To do these tasks and activities, our hands require sensation and movement. Because of these intricacies, the structure of joints, muscles, and tendons must work together perfectly. If they don’t, hand surgery may become necessary.

Hand surgery fast facts:

• Hand surgery is the field of medicine that deals with problems of the hand, wrist, and forearm.
• Hand surgeons care for these problems without surgery, and they are specially trained to operate only when necessary.
• Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and/or elbow problems.
• Hnd surgeons are orthopedic, plastic, or general surgeons who have additional training in surgery of the hand.
• To become members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, hand surgeons must take a full year of additional training and must pass a rigorous certifying examination.

A qualified hand surgeon is specially trained to diagnose your hand condition and to recommend appropriate treatment options. It’s important to note that not every visit to a hand surgeon results in hand surgery.

Hand surgeons such as Dr. Avery Arora often recommend non-surgical treatment options to assist you. Sometimes, they may refer you to a hand therapist for more treatment. Arora Hand Surgery offers multiple in-house certified and hand therapists for your convenience.