Hand Surgery

At Integrated Plastic Surgery in Houston, Dr. Young Cho provides reconstructive surgery for men and women who are affected by various ailments of the hand.

About Hand Surgery in Houston

There are many possible reasons to seek out a plastic or reconstructive surgeon for hand surgery in Houston.

Injuries are one common reason, as are acquired disorders such as Dupuytren's contracture, a disorder that consists of thick, scar-like tissue pulling fingers toward palm, restricting motion.

Hand surgery procedures address the specific condition affecting the patient and may involve a wide range of techniques, from simple non-surgical approaches to very complex techniques like microvascular surgery or replantation. Inuries are likely the most common indication for hand surgery:

• Fractured bones
• Injuries to nerves, tendons, nerves and joints
• Burns, cuts, and other skin injuries
• Repetitive stress injuries
• Tumors of the hand

If you are suffering from an injury, disease onset, or an acquired disorder of the hand, you may be a candidate for hand surgery with Dr. Cho. Through reconstructive surgery, Dr. Cho may be able to help resolve pain and functional loss in your hands.

Often after X-rays and other medical testing are completed, Dr. Cho will proceed with one or more of the proven hand surgery techniques used by plastic surgeons today.

If you are affected by carpal tunnel syndrome, Dr. Cho may recommend a procedure called “carpal tunnel release.” In this procedure, an incision is made from the palm toward the wrist, allowing the doctor to release pressure within the carpal tunnel while protecting the median nerve.

In cases of injury or severe congenital defects, grafting can be used to transfer tissue from a donor site on the body to the wound site, including skin, bone, nerves, or other tissue. If Dr. Cho decides that the tissue to be transferred should have its own blood supply, flap surgery is conducted. An advanced technique in microsurgery may be used to connect the blood vessels from the flap and the donor site, a technique that is conducted with magnification. Replantation or transplantation may be performed for patients with amputated fingers, which also may require microsurgery.

After Hand Surgery in Houston

Most patients will experience some discomfort following hand surgery. To treat these symptoms, your plastic surgeon may prescribe pain medication and antibiotics to prevent infection. Special dressings may be applied to reduce swelling.

If you are interested in receiving more information about the risks and benefits of hand surgery in Houston, or if you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Cho, please give us a call at (281) 404-5454.