Hand Surgery
Hand surgery, from an academic microsurgery background.
Fellowship trained in hand and microsurgery, Dr. Gupta treats congenital hand differences, nerve compression, arthritis, and traumatic hand injury with the same precision applied to his aesthetic practice.
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Webbing of the fingers or toes is called syndactyly — a connection between two or more digits that usually involves only a skin connection, but in rare cases may involve fusion of the underlying bones.
Polydactyly is a condition in which a person has more than five fingers per hand or five toes per foot, correctable through surgical removal and reconstruction of the affected digit.
Hand malformations include syndactyly (webbed fingers), polydactyly (extra fingers), trigger fingers, crooked fingers, absent thumb, short fingers, and missing fingers — each evaluated individually to determine the most appropriate reconstructive approach.
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway of ligament and bone at the base of the hand containing nerve and tendons. Thickening or swelling can narrow the tunnel and compress the nerve, causing gradually worsening numbness, tingling, and difficulty grasping objects.
Rheumatoid arthritis causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in the joints, commonly affecting the wrist and fingers. Surgical treatment can relieve pain and restore function when medical management is no longer sufficient.
A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled soft-tissue mass that commonly forms along the tendons or joints of the wrist and hand. Surgical excision is considered when a cyst is painful, enlarging, or limiting motion.
Trigger finger is a condition in which a finger or thumb catches in a bent position, sometimes straightening with a snap like a trigger being pulled and released. When severe, the finger may become locked in a bent position, and surgical release relieves the catching.
Injuries to the peripheral nerves of the hand and arm can cause numbness, weakness, or pain. Microsurgical nerve repair or reconstruction aims to restore sensation and function.
Fixed bending or curvature of a finger — whether congenital or acquired from injury, arthritis, or conditions such as Dupuytren’s contracture — can be surgically released or straightened to restore function.
Chronic or persistent wrist pain can stem from ligament injury, arthritis, nerve compression, or tendon problems. A thorough evaluation identifies the underlying cause and the most effective treatment path.
Tendons are the tough cords of tissue that attach muscles to bones. Tendonitis is inflammation of a tendon that causes pain and tenderness near a joint — in the hand and wrist, this often affects the thumb and wrist tendons with repetitive use.
Occupational injuries to the hand — from lacerations to crush injuries — are managed with attention to restoring both function for return to work and long-term hand appearance.
Educational descriptions adapted from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This information is general and not a substitute for a personal consultation.
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