HAND SURGERY
Offering the best in care when it comes to Hand Surgical Procedures.
Thunder Bay Hand Surgery
Over 10 Years of Non Surgical Procedures in Northwestern Ontario.
Hand surgery
Hand Surgery
Hand Surgery
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Procedure Time
30-60 minutes plus
Anaesthesia
Local anaesthesia or General anaesthesia
Incisions
Zig-zag incisions or straight line incisions
Days In Hosptial
Day surgery
Pain And Discomfort
2-3 days, bruising can take 3-4 weeks to settle
Risks – Common
Bruising, swelling, temporary numbness, stiffness
Risks – Uncommon
Infection, bad scarring, bleeding, recurrence of problem, need for further procedures
Specific aftercare
Shower day after surgery with a waterproof bag protecting hand, Tylenol regularly for first 2-3days followed by as required, ibuprofen can be added as necessary, Splintage and therapy is critical as early as possible and ideally within 2-3days of injury or surgery
Follow Up Appointments
2 weeks and then as required
Time Off Work
4-8 weeks
Precautions
Hand elevation for the first few days after surgery
activities and Exercise
Driving 2-3 weeks, Less than 1-2lbs of weight lifting in the first 1month, Weight lifting 12 weeks. All return to activities are therapist guided
Results
The results vary depending on the severity of presenting condition and medical issue. Therapy and scar management critical to get results
Post Hand Surgery Document
Hand Fractures
Hand Surgery
Hand Fractures
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Procedure Time
30-60 minutes
Anaesthesia
Local anaesthesia or General anaesthesia
Incisions
Zig-zag incisions or straight line incisions
Days In Hosptial
Day surgery
Pain And Discomfort
2-3 days, bruising can take 3-4 weeks to settle
Risks – Common
Bruising, swelling, temporary numbness, stiffness
Risks – Uncommon
Infection, bad scarring, bleeding, recurrence of problem, bone infection, angulation, rotation, need for further procedures
Specific aftercare
Shower day after surgery with a waterproof bag protecting hand, antibiotics especially if open, tetanus update, Tylenol regularly for first 2-3 days followed by as required medication, ibuprofen can be added as necessary, Splintage and therapy is critical as early as possible and ideally within 2-3 days of injury or surgery
Follow Up Appointments
2 weeks and then as required
Time Off Work
6-8 weeks
Precautions
Hand elevation for the first few days after surgery
Precautions, activities & Exercise
Driving 2-3 weeks, Less than 1-2lbs of weight lifting in the first 1month, Weight lifting 12-16 weeks. All return to activities are therapist guided
Results
The results vary depending on the severity of presenting condition and medical issues. Therapy and scar management critical to get results
Hand Fracture Information Sheet
Hand Injuries and Infections
Hand Surgery
Hand Injuries and Infections
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Procedure Time
30-60 minutes
Anaesthesia
Local anaesthesia or General anaesthesia
Incisions
Zig-zag incisions or straight line incisions
Days In Hosptial
Day surgery
Pain And Discomfort
2-3 days, bruising can take 3-4 weeks to settle
Risks – Common
Bruising, swelling, temporary numbness, stiffness
Risks – Uncommon
Infection, bad scarring, bleeding, recurrence of problem, need for further procedures
Specific aftercare
Shower day after surgery with a waterproof bag protecting hand, antibiotics especially if open and certainly for infections, tetanus injection update, Tylenol regularly for first 2-3days followed by as required medication, ibuprofen can be added as necessary, Splintage and therapy is critical as early as possible and ideally within 2-3days of injury or surgery
Follow Up Appointments
2 weeks and then as required
Time Off Work
6-8 weeks
Precautions
Hand elevation for the first few days after surgery
Activities and Exercise
Driving 2-3wks, Less than 1-2lbs of weight lifting in the first 1month, Weight lifting 12-16wks. All return to activities are therapist guided
Results
The results vary depending on the severity of presenting condition and medical issues. Therapy and scar management critical to get results.
Hand Injuries Information Sheet
Ganglion
Hand Surgery
Ganglion
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Procedure Time
20-30 minutes
Anaesthesia
Local anaesthesia/Tourniquet used
Incisions
Zig-zag incisions or straight line incisions depending on location
Days In Hosptial
Day surgery
Pain And Discomfort
2-3days, bruising can take 3-4 weeks to settle
Risks – Common
Bruising, swelling, temporary numbness, stiffness, swelling
Risks – Uncommon
Infection, bad scarring, bleeding, recurrence of problem, need for further procedures
Specific aftercare
Shower day after surgery with a waterproof bag protecting hand, Tylenol regularly for first 2-3days followed by as required medication, ibuprofen can be added as necessary, Therapy is critical as early as possible and ideally within 2-3days of injury or surgery
Follow Up Appointments
2 weeks and then as required
Time Off Work
4-6 weeks
Precautions
Hand elevation for the first few days after surgery
Activities and Exercise
Driving 2-3wks, Less than 1-2lbs of weight lifting in the first 1month, Weight lifting 12-16wks. All return to activities are therapist guided
Results
The results vary depending on the severity of presenting condition and medical issues. Therapy and scar management critical to get results
Ganglion Information Sheet
LA instructions for Ganglion
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hand Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Procedure Time
15-20 minutes
Anaesthesia
Local anaesthesia
Incisions
Incision is placed in the groove between the muscles of the palm at the wrist crease. Typically about 3cm long
Days In Hosptial
Day surgery
Pain And Discomfort
2-3days, bruising can take 3-4weeks to settle
Risks – Common
Bruising, swelling, temporary numbness, stiffness, swelling, persisting numbness and pain, pillar pain, superficial dehiscence
Risks – Uncommon
Infection, bad scarring, bleeding, recurrence of problem, need for further procedures
Specific aftercare
Shower day after surgery with a waterproof bag protecting hand, Tylenol regularly for first 2-3 days followed by as required medication, ibuprofen can be added as necessary, Therapy is critical as early as possible and ideally within 2-3days of injury or surgery
Follow Up Appointments
2wks and then as required
Time Off Work
6-8 weeks
Precautions
Hand elevation for the first few days after surgery
Activities and Exercise
Driving 2-3wks, Less than 1-2lbs of weight lifting in the first 1month, Weight lifting 12-16wks. All return to activities are therapist guided
Results
The results vary depending on the severity of presenting condition and medical issues. Therapy and scar management critical to get results
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
LA Instructions for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis
Hand Surgery
Osteoarthritis
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What to expect
What to expect when working with Revere Esthetique for Osteoarthritis Surgery.
Osteoarthritis Information Sheet
Trigger Finger
Hand Surgery
Trigger Finger
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Procedure Time
15-20 minutes
Anaesthesia
Local anaesthesia/Tourniquet required
Incisions
Incision is placed on the palm at site of nodule which is in the tendon of the finger
Days In Hosptial
Day surgery
Pain And Discomfort
2-3days, bruising can take 3-4weeks to settle
Risks – Common
Bruising, swelling, temporary/permanent numbness, nerve injury, stiffness, swelling
Risks – Uncommon
Infection, bad scarring, bleeding, recurrence of problem, need for further procedures
Specific aftercare
Shower day after surgery with a waterproof bag protecting hand, Tylenol regularly for first 2-3days followed by as required medication, ibuprofen can be added as necessary, Therapy is critical as early as possible and ideally within 2-3 days of injury or surgery
Follow Up Appointments
2wks and then as required
Time Off Work
4 weeks plus
Precautions
Hand elevation for the first few days after surgery
Activities and Exercise
Driving 2-3wks, Less than 1-2lbs of weight lifting in the first 1month, Weight lifting 12-16wks. All return to activities are therapist guided
Results
The results vary depending on the severity of presenting condition and medical issues. Therapy and scar management critical to get results.
Trigger finger Information Sheet
LA Instructions for Trigger finger
Dupuytren’s Disease
Hand Surgery
Dupuytren’s Disease
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Procedure Time
30 minutes plus
Anaesthesia
Local anaesthesia/Tourniquet required
Incisions
Incision is placed on the cords in the palm and finger
Days In Hosptial
Day surgery
Pain And Discomfort
2-3days, bruising can take 3-4 weeks to settle
Risks – Common
Bruising, swelling, temporary numbness, stiffness, persisting numbness and pain, first joint of finger may still have significant bend if long standing
Risks – Uncommon
Infection, bad scarring, bleeding, recurrence of problem, need for further procedures
Specific aftercare
Shower day after surgery with a waterproof bag protecting hand, Tylenol regularly for first 2-3days followed by as required medication, ibuprofen can be added as necessary, Therapy is critical as early as possible and ideally within 2-3days of injury or surgery. Night splint for 6months to reduce recurrence
Follow Up Appointments
2 weeks and then as required
Time Off Work
8 weeks plus
Precautions
Hand elevation for the first few days after surgery
Activities and Exercise
Driving 2-3wks, Less than 1-2lbs of weight lifting in the first 1month, Weight lifting 12-16wks. All return to activities are therapist guided
Results
The results vary depending on the severity of presenting condition and medical issues. Therapy and scar management critical to get results
Dupuytren Information Sheet
LA Instructions for Dupuytren
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
Hand Surgery
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
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Procedure Time
20 minutes
Anaesthesia
Local anaesthesia/Tourniquet Required
Incisions
Incision is placed at the site of pain along the wrist crease
Days In Hosptial
Day surgery
Pain And Discomfort
2-3days, bruising can take 3-4 weeks to settle
Risks – Common
Bruising, swelling, temporary numbness, stiffness, nerve injury
Risks – Uncommon
Infection, bad scarring, bleeding, recurrence of problem, need for further procedures
Specific aftercare
Shower day after surgery with a waterproof bag protecting hand, Tylenol regularly for first 2-3days followed by as required medication, ibuprofen can be added as necessary, Therapy is critical as early as possible and ideally within 2-3days of injury or surgery. Night splint for 6months to reduce recurrence
Follow Up Appointments
2 weeks and then as required
Time Off Work
4-6 weeks
Precautions
Hand elevation for the first few days after surgery
activities & Exercise
Driving 2-3wks, Less than 1-2lbs of weight lifting in the first 1month, Weight lifting 12-16wks. All return to activities are therapist guided
Results
The results vary depending on the severity of presenting condition and medical issues. Therapy and scar management critical to get results
De Quervain’s Information Sheet
Steroid Injections
Hand Surgery
Steroid Injections
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What to expect
What to expect when working with Revere Esthetique for Steroid Injections.