Hand Reconstructive Surgery in Plano, TX | Southwest Hand and Microsurgery

Specialized Hand Reconstruction and Microsurgery Techniques

Severe or complex injuries to hand nerves, blood vessels, and soft tissues require specialized surgical intervention. Dr. Robert K. Kwon, a double board-certified hand surgeon, provides advanced reconstructive surgical procedures designed to restore both form and function to damaged hands.

Conditions Treated Through Hand Reconstructive Surgery

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Congenital hand defects
• Rheumatoid arthritis-related deformities
• Traumatic crush injuries
• Finger detachments

Advanced Surgical Capabilities

Dr. Kwon offers complex procedures including thumb transplants, toe-to-thumb transplants, and sophisticated microsurgical techniques. These advanced interventions aim to prevent long-term disability and restore maximum hand functionality.

Understanding Microsurgery in Hand Reconstruction

Microsurgery represents a precision technique focusing on treating microscopic blood vessels and nerves. By using high-magnification microscopes, surgeons can reconnect veins, arteries, and connective tissues with minimal surrounding tissue damage.

Microsurgery Treatment Applications

• Limb salvage procedures
• Amputation or replantation
• Tendon laceration repair
• Ring avulsion injury treatment
• Complex fracture reconstruction

Comprehensive Surgical Recovery Process

Hand reconstructive surgeries are performed in hospital settings with meticulous post-operative monitoring. Patients receive hourly surgical site checks for 24-48 hours, followed by continued observation to ensure optimal healing and blood flow.

Recovery typically involves bed rest, hand immobilization, and elevation. Patients collaborate closely with certified hand therapists to rebuild strength and restore comprehensive hand functionality.

Precision and Expertise

Dr. Kwon's microsurgical techniques enable precise repairs on blood vessels and nerves as small as 1 millimeter wide, representing cutting-edge medical intervention for complex hand conditions.

For more information about Hand Reconstructive Surgery in Plano, TX, submit an enquiry to Southwest Hand and Microsurgery.