What Is the Recovery Time for a Hand Tendon Transfer?

What Is the Recovery Time for a Hand Tendon Transfer?

Recovery from a hand tendon transfer takes three to six months in most cases. The first one to two months are about letting the tendon heal in its new position without disrupting the repair. Functional recovery, meaning the ability to use the hand for everyday tasks,...
Can a Diabetic Foot Ulcer Heal Without Amputation?

Can a Diabetic Foot Ulcer Heal Without Amputation?

Most diabetic foot ulcers don’t end in amputation. With prompt treatment, complete healing is achievable for the majority of patients. What determines the outcome is how quickly the ulcer gets proper attention and whether blood sugar control, wound care, and...
Can Lymphedema Be Prevented Before It Starts After Mastectomy?

Can Lymphedema Be Prevented Before It Starts After Mastectomy?

Not every patient who has a mastectomy develops lymphedema. But the ones who do often say the same thing: nobody told them what to watch for in those first few months when the lymphatic system is still adjusting. When lymph nodes are removed, the arm on that side...
Can Facial Nerve Palsy After Parotid Surgery Be Reconstructed?

Can Facial Nerve Palsy After Parotid Surgery Be Reconstructed?

Yes, it can. Facial nerve palsy following parotid surgery is one of the more distressing complications a patient can face, but it’s also one of the more treatable ones when assessed early and managed correctly. Whether the nerve was bruised during the procedure...
Hand Lump: When Is It a Tumor and When Is It Harmless?

Hand Lump: When Is It a Tumor and When Is It Harmless?

Any growth on the hand is medically classified as a tumour, a word that describes a mass of tissue and carries no automatic implication of cancer. The vast majority of hand lumps are benign, whether cysts, nodules, or fatty deposits, and cause no harm beyond...
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