
Surgery of the hand
The hand surgery field of medicine focuses on the diagnosis, preservation and restoration of the hand and wrist by means of medical, surgical and rehabilitative treatment. Some of the conditions treated include carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger fingers, ganglia (lumps), sports injuries to the hand and wrist, and hand injuries involving cut tendons, nerves and arteries. Hand surgeons may be general surgeons, orthopedic surgeons or plastic surgeons who have received additional training.