Nerve Injuries

Hand & Wrist Broken Bones & Injuries

Nerves are fragile, and can be damaged by pressure stretching, and cutting injuries. This can prevent the nerve from conveying signals to the brain, resulting in a loss of feeling in the affected area. If the nerve is severely damaged and not fixed, the growing nerve fibres can develop into a painful nerve scar (or neuroma).

Surgical treatment can involve reattaching the ends of the damaged nerve’s coating, or can involve grafting an undamaged nerve from another part of the body to replace the damaged one. This can result in loss of feeling in the donor part of the body.

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Hand Pain | Dr James McLean | Orthopaedic Surgeon | ASULC | Adelaide

Patient information for hand and wrist surgeries, injuries and conditions.

Hand & Wrist Treatments

Dr James McLean performs many different surgeries to treat hand/wrist injuries and conditions. Browse the links below for more information on individual surgeries and how they are performed.

Electrodiagnostic testing (for neurological testing)

Replantation

Restoring Hand Function After Spinal Cord Injury

Restoring Hand Function after Spinal Cord Surgery

Total Finger joint replacements

Total Wrist Joint Replacement (Wrist Arthroplasty)

Depending on the type and severity of your hand/wrist injury, surgery might be the best option. Dr James McLean specialises in minimally invasive arthroscopic (key-hole) surgery. His aim is to get you the best possible outcome, taking into account your lifestyle, general health and family situation. Before surgery, Dr McLean will guide you through the process and address any concerns you have.

If you have a sports injury or other hand/wrist condition, act now and make an appointment. Delaying treatment can cause permanent damage and reduce the potential for a full recovery.

Call our friendly team on 08 7077 0101 to make an appointment or use our handy online booking service. Consultations are available in Dulwich (SA), Bedford Park (SA) and Elizabeth Vale (SA).