Hand & Wrist Surgery
Hand & Wrist surgery is undertaken by an
Orthopaedic Surgeon
or
General Surgeon
who specializes in Hand & Wrist surgery. Hand surgery deals with both surgical and non-surgical treatment of conditions that may take place in the hand or upper extremities (the tip of the hand to the shoulder).
Hand Surgeons
perform a wide variety of operations such as repairs of bone fractures, releases or dislocations, carpel tunnel, ganglion cysts, transfer and repairs of tendons; and reconstruction after injuries, arthritic and rheumatoid deformities and congenital defects (those present at birth). They or
Plastic Surgeons
may also carry out reattachment of amputated digits, reconstruction of soft tissues and bone, nerve reconstruction, and surgery to improve function in paralysed upper limbs.
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Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic surgery is concerned with treating conditions involving the musculoskeletal system, which is made up of bones, joints . . .
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Rebecca completed her specialist training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in New Zealand in 2009. She then spent a further four years in post fellowship . . .
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Patrick established the Plastic Surgery service in Dunedin in 2007.
Hospitals Practicing At: Dunedin Public, Invercargill Public, Mercy Hosp Dunedin . . .