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- Kanakapura Main Road, Bangalore
- Electronic City, Bangalore
The hand and wrist are among the most intricate and functionally vital parts of the human body. Any injury or condition affecting them can significantly impact daily life and professional activities. Dr. Vijay Kulkarni, a specialist orthopedic surgeon on Kanakapura Road, Bangalore, offers comprehensive hand and wrist surgery for conditions including fractures, tendon injuries, nerve compression, carpal tunnel syndrome, and ligament tears. Using precision surgical techniques and modern implants, Dr. Kulkarni restores full hand function with minimal downtime. Patients from Kanakapura Road, Banashankari, and Electronic City trust his expertise for complex hand and wrist procedures that demand delicate, accurate surgical skill.
The hand and wrist are complex structures made up of bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and nerves that enable fine movements, grip strength, and daily function. Injuries or conditions affecting this area can significantly impact quality of life.
Dr. Vijay A. Kulkarni, Consultant – Orthopaedics & Robotic Joint Replacement, provides advanced Hand & Wrist Surgery in Electronic City, Bangalore, focusing on accurate diagnosis, precise treatment, and full functional recovery.
A wide range of hand and wrist conditions can be treated, including:
You may need evaluation if you experience:
Accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment. Dr. Vijay A. Kulkarni performs:
Treatment depends on the condition and severity.
Suitable for mild to moderate conditions.
For severe or persistent conditions:
Surgery aims to restore function, strength, and mobility.
Early and appropriate treatment helps:
Patients choose Dr. Vijay A. Kulkarni for hand & wrist surgery because of:
Recovery after hand or wrist surgery includes:
Recovery time varies depending on the procedure.
Common conditions requiring hand or wrist surgery include distal radius fractures, scaphoid fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, Dupuytren's contracture, tendon injuries, De Quervain's tenosynovitis, and symptomatic ganglion cysts that do not improve with conservative treatment.
Carpal tunnel release is usually performed under local anesthesia and is generally well tolerated. Most patients experience only mild soreness after surgery, while symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and nerve-related pain often improve quickly following the procedure.
Wrist fracture surgery, commonly performed for distal radius fractures, typically takes between 1 and 1.5 hours. The procedure may be carried out under regional or general anesthesia and is often performed as a day-care surgery, allowing patients to return home the same day.
Trigger finger surgery is recommended when non-surgical treatments such as splinting, activity modification, or steroid injections fail to relieve symptoms. Surgical release of the A1 pulley is a highly effective procedure that restores smooth finger movement and eliminates locking.
Although surgical removal of a ganglion cyst provides excellent long-term results, recurrence can occur in a small percentage of patients. Careful excision of both the cyst and its stalk helps reduce the likelihood of the cyst returning.
De Quervain's tenosynovitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the tendons at the base of the thumb. It causes pain, swelling, and difficulty with gripping activities. Treatment may include rest, splinting, anti-inflammatory medication, steroid injections, and surgical release when symptoms persist.
Most patients recover within 2 to 6 weeks after carpal tunnel release surgery. Daily activities and desk work can often be resumed within 1 to 2 weeks, while grip strength and fine motor function continue to improve over the following months as the median nerve heals.
Consult Dr. Vijay A. Kulkarni for advanced Hand & Wrist Surgery in Electronic City, Bangalore.
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