About Hand Injury
Key Highlights
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Specialized care tailored to a child's growing bones and tissues.Focus on preserving growth plates (physes) to prevent future deformity.Use of minimally invasive techniques to reduce scarring and pain.Employment of child-sized implants and casts for better fit and comfort.Multidisciplinary approach involving occupational/physical therapists for rehabilitation.Goal of restoring full function for play, school, and daily activities./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Fractures of the metacarpals (hand bones) or phalanges (finger bones).
- Dislocations of the finger joints (PIP, DIP, MCP) or wrist.
- Severe sprains or ligament tears (e.g., gamekeeper's thumb).
- Tendon lacerations or ruptures affecting finger movement.
- Nerve injuries causing numbness, tingling, or loss of function.
- Crush injuries or complex wounds involving bones and soft tissues.
- Injuries involving the growth plate (Salter-Harris fractures).
- Malunion or nonunion of a previous hand fracture.
How to prepare
- Initial evaluation with X-rays, and sometimes CT or MRI, to assess the injury.
- Discussion of the procedure, anesthesia (often general for children), and recovery with the surgeon.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before surgery if general anesthesia is planned.
- Informing the medical team of any allergies, medications, or underlying health conditions.
- Planning for post-operative care, including time off school and assistance at home.
- Psychological preparation of the child for the hospital experience in an age-appropriate manner.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site or in the bone.
- Bleeding or hematoma formation.
- Nerve or blood vessel damage, leading to numbness or circulation issues.
- Stiffness, reduced range of motion, or joint contracture.
- Growth plate injury potentially affecting future bone growth.
- Malunion (bone healing in incorrect position) or nonunion (failure to heal).
- Chronic pain or complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
- Need for further surgery (hardware removal or revision).
- Reactions to anesthesia.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial immobilization with a cast or splint for several weeks to protect healing.
- Strict elevation of the hand to reduce swelling and pain.
- Pain management with prescribed medications.
- Follow-up appointments for wound checks, suture removal, and repeat X-rays.
- Gradual initiation of guided occupational therapy for exercises to regain strength, flexibility, and fine motor skills.
- Protection of the hand during play and sports until fully cleared by the surgeon.
- Possible use of a removable splint during later recovery phases.
- Long-term monitoring to ensure normal growth and development of the hand.
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Typical hospital stay: 0-2 days
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Expected recovery time: 3 weeks to 3 months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering hand injury in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with pediatric orthopedics departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform hand injury. MediFyr helps you compare pediatric orthopedics and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for hand injury compare across other countries where we have data.
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Pediatric Orthopedics for Hand Injury
Explore experienced pediatric orthopedics who regularly perform hand injury and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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