Surgery is needed to ease pressure on the median nerve within the wrist. This is done by splitting the carpal tunnel ligament under local anesthetic.

Tendons are the fibers that attach muscle to bone. Repair of tendons remains a surgical challenge because of the structure of the tendon. Tendon injuries can occur due to infection, trauma, or spontaneous rupture.

Are common and range from minor cuts and scrapes to wounds with major damage to bone, tendons, and ligaments. If not treated properly, serious finger injuries can lead to permanent deformity and loss of function.

Some hand fractures require surgery to realign and stabilize the fracture fragments. This includes open fractures, in which pieces of bone have broken through the skin, and closed fractures.