Rheumatism

Cause

Rheumatic disease is a very common condition where the immune system of a person will attack its own tissue for example joints, ligaments or tendons.

Treatment

Hand surgery offers techniques to restore function and reduce painful limitation in a rheumatic hand or wrist. Options can include reconstruction of tendons or joints or treatment of pain by disconnecting the pain nerves that service the inside of the wrist.  

Hospital Admission:             Depends on treatment

Recuperation Time:              Depends on treatment

Post Surgery

Physiotherapy depends on treatment