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.
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Limited Fasciectomy
Open partial excision of the diseased palmar and digital fascia for Dupuytren's contracture, performed under regional anaesthesia and tourniquet through a Bruner-zigzag incision.
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Open Carpal Tunnel Release
Open release of the transverse carpal ligament for symptomatic median-nerve compression at the wrist that has failed conservative measures.
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Percutaneous Needle Fasciotomy
Office-based percutaneous division of the Dupuytren cord with a 25-gauge needle under intradermal-only local anaesthesia, indicated for palpable pretendinous-cord contracture in selected primary disease.
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.