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Procedures

Operative procedures

Each page follows a consistent AO Surgery Reference structure — indications, contraindications, anatomy, patient positioning, approach, key surgical steps, closure, aftercare, complications, and supporting evidence — so the same architectural rigour applies whether the topic is a routine carpal tunnel release or a free-flap reconstruction.

Hand surgery

Operative care for the hand, wrist, and upper extremity — compression neuropathies, carpal fractures, tendon injuries, and arthritis of the thumb base.

  1. Open Carpal Tunnel Release

    Open release of the transverse carpal ligament for symptomatic median-nerve compression at the wrist that has failed conservative measures.

    Last reviewed

Reconstructive & microsurgery

Reconstruction of soft-tissue and complex defects — orthoplastic lower-limb work, autologous breast reconstruction, and head-and-neck free flaps.

In preparation. The first pages in this category are being authored.

Skin cancer surgery

Surgical management of melanoma and high-risk non-melanoma skin cancer — diagnostic excision, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and reconstruction.

In preparation. The first pages in this category are being authored.