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An orthopaedic hand surgeon specialises in conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow and upper limb. This can include fractures, tendon injuries, nerve problems, ligament injuries, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and other conditions affecting hand and upper-limb function.
Consider seeing a hand and wrist specialist if you have persistent hand or wrist pain, numbness, weakness, restricted movement, recurring swelling or an injury that is not improving with initial treatment.
Dr. Jeyasilan provides care for a wide range of upper-limb, hand and wrist conditions, including sports injuries, fractures, tendon and ligament injuries, nerve-related conditions and other problems affecting hand and wrist function. His expertise also includes microsurgery and minimally invasive procedures.
Microsurgery uses specialised techniques and magnification to operate on very small structures such as nerves, blood vessels and other delicate tissues. It may be used in complex hand and upper-limb reconstruction and certain traumatic injuries.
Wrist arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a small camera inserted through tiny incisions to examine and, when appropriate, treat problems inside the wrist joint.It may be used to diagnose or treat certain ligament injuries, cartilage problems, wrist instability and other wrist conditions.
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve is compressed at the wrist. Common symptoms include numbness, tingling, pain or weakness in the hand, particularly affecting the thumb, index, middle and part of the ring finger.
Not every wrist injury requires surgery. Treatment depends on factors such as the type and severity of the injury, stability of the joint, symptoms, imaging findings and your overall function. A specialist assessment can help determine the most appropriate treatment.
Some hand and wrist injuries can be successfully treated without surgery.However, certain fractures, tendon injuries, ligament injuries or unstable conditions may require surgical treatment.
During your consultation, Dr. Jeyasilan will discuss your symptoms, medical history and how the problem affects your daily activities. A physical examination may be performed and, depending on your condition, imaging or further investigations may be recommended.