Do You Need Hand Surgery_ 5 Ways to Tell
                     Do You Need Hand Surgery? 
5 Ways to Tell
When it comes to work or play, your hands 
 
are always there to help you. Until you’ve 
experienced problems due to hand injury or 
other diseases, then you might not realize 
just how much you use them. Your hands 
help you do almost anything, so it’s 
important to take good care of them.If you’re 
experiencing issues with your hands, you 
might consider getting hand surgery.  
Non-Surgical Treatments Aren’t 
Working
Before ever considering surgery, you should try 
to non-surgical options. Non-surgical options 
include resting your hands, splints, 
occupational therapy, physical therapy,  
medications such as anti-inflammatories, and 
exercises. Your doctor can recommend the 
appropriate non surgical treatments for your 
diagnosis. While some individuals might find 
relief with these treatments, you might not. If 
you feel like you’ve tried everything and you’re 
not getting results, then it may be a sign that 
you need surgery.
You Can’t Perform Daily Tasks
One indicator that you might need hand 
surgery is that you have trouble carrying on 
with daily tasks, what we refer to as “activities 
of daily liv ing.” For example, you may drop 
items while you’re holding them (and not even 
realize it.)   A common occurance with 
advanced carpal tunnel syndrome. Or maybe 
you have trouble squeezing bottles, starting a 
car engine or opening jars.  A common 
occurence with arthritis of the hand. These are 
all indicators that you’re having problems with 
your hands.
You’ve Had An Injury
Accidents can happen fast. You could be 
working away in the garden and 
accidentally hit your finger. Or you could be 
carrying that heavy box at work that lands  
on your hand the wrong way. If you have an 
injury that’s considered to be an 
emergency, then you’ll likely find yourself in 
surgery quickly. This could include injuries 
like breaks or shattered bones. Not sure if 
your injury needs surgical correction? You 
should always consult your doctor for the 
best guidance.
You Have Pain
Pain can affect your quality of life. It’s not 
enjoyable to live with constant or recurring 
pain.Hand pain has many different causes. This 
includes m edical conditions or nerve issues that 
can make the pain unbearable. If you’re 
experiencing pain, you might feel it upon moving 
your hands or fingers. It can also occur without 
movement in some cases. Before ever 
considering surgery, you should first try some 
other pain management options. You can use 
medications or therapy to try and eliminate the 
pain that you’re experiencing.
You Feel Numb or Tingling
One scary symptom of hand issues is numbness or 
tingling. While pain is distressing, a lack of feeling 
in your hand can be especially worrisome. This 
sensation is usually caused by carpal tunnel  
syndrome, but other diseases can cause this also. 
As always, your first options should always be non-
surgical. In the case of numbness and tingling, you 
have a few of these options to try. The first is to try 
using a splint. This allows your hand to be at ease 
so that your joints can find some relief. Your last 
option is surgery. If those options aren’t giving you 
the results you need, then you may consider hand 
surgery.
Can I Benefit From Hand Surgery?
Have you experienced any of the signs that have 
been mentioned above? If you have you could be a 
good candidate for hand surgery. As always, you 
need to che ck with your doctor and visit a 
specialist.Hand surgery can give you many benefits 
that some non-surgical treatments cannot. For 
example, it can give you a much better range of 
motion that exercises may not be able to give you. 
This is one of the best benefits of getting hand 
surgery. The feeling of relief from pain and 
discomfort is priceless.
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