Hand and Foot Surgery
Hand problems may be painful and limit certain activities, such as writing and typing. Foot problems can also result in discomfort and affect your ability to walk properly.
Dr Rawoot conducts surgery to treat hand and foot injuries. He also treats problems that result from trauma in the hand or foot.
As an Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr Rawoot always explores non-surgical treatment methods before advising surgery. However, if all other treatment options have failed to treat various conditions that affect the hands and feet, surgery may be needed. In these cases, Dr Rawoot will discuss the surgery and what you can expect regarding recovery.
Conditions that may require hand or foot surgery
The following conditions may be surgically corrected or treated:
- Tendonitis of the hand
- Inflammation of the joints due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, posttraumatic arthritis and gout.
- Severe deformities - such as flat foot, hammertoe, claw toe, mallet toe, bunion
- Nerve compression syndromes such as carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, and radial tunnel syndrome
Dr Rawoot is also equipped to treat trauma surgery on the hand or foot due to occupational injuries, dog bites and various other injuries to the musculoskeletal tissues of the hand and foot.
If you are experiencing any pain or discomfort in your hand or foot, that does not seem to pass, contact Dr Rawoot. He will thoroughly examine the affected area, diagnose the cause of discomfort and provide suitable treatment options.