Hand surgery, hand emergencies
This speciality covers non-trauma surgery, as well as pathologies related to emergencies (trauma, injuries...). All types of procedures in this specialised segment are covered: orthopaedics, traumatology and reconstruction, as well as surgery for the peripheral nerves and reconstructive micro-surgery of the hand.
This is performed by 4 surgeons who cover the following main procedures:
- Osteoarthritis of the base of the thumb
- Carpal tunnel
- Roving finger
- Mallet finger
- Wrist cysts
- Dupuytren's disease
- De Quervain's tendinitis
The Hand Injury Unit at the Rhéna Clinic works in close collaboration with the hand rehabilitation unit, which has 3 rehabilitation doctors. Orthotics are made for single therapies and to complement surgery.
Hand emergencies 24/7
The Hand Injury Unit at the Rhéna Clinic is FESUM-approved (European Hand Injury Federation), which includes centres specialising in the care and the treatment of hand injuries.