1. Educational purpose
The information on this website is provided for general education about hand surgery. It is not a substitute for a personal consultation, examination, and assessment by a qualified surgeon.
2. No guaranteed outcomes
Surgical results vary from person to person. No surgeon can guarantee a specific outcome, a full return of sensation or movement, or a risk-free operation. Nerve recovery is slow and often incomplete, stiffness is common, and scars are permanent although they usually fade. Any description of typical recovery or results is general and may not apply to your individual situation. Final assessment is made at twelve months or longer.
3. Children
Content about congenital hand and foot differences is general education. Decisions about a child’s care are made with the child’s function and development in mind, after an in-person assessment, and not from a website.
4. Seek professional advice
If a hand becomes pale, cold, blue or numb, if a wound becomes red, hot or discharging, if movement is suddenly lost after tendon repair, if pain or swelling increases inside a cast or splint, or if a fever develops, seek medical attention promptly. For general questions, arrange a consultation with a qualified surgeon.
5. External links
Links to external websites are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for the content of external sites.