Hand and Finger Fracture Surgery in Gurugram

When Does a Hand Fracture Need Surgery?

Your hands contain 27 bones each — more than almost any other part of your body. When one of these bones breaks, the fracture may be simple enough to treat with a cast or splint. However, many hand fractures involve rotation, displacement, or joint involvement that requires surgical correction to ensure you regain full use of your hand.

As a fellowship-trained hand surgeon, Dr. Yadav specialises in identifying which fractures need surgery and performing precise fixation that gives your bones the best chance to heal correctly — so you can get back to your life, your work, and the activities you love.

Types of Hand Fractures We Treat

• Metacarpal fractures — fractures of the bones in the palm, including boxer's fractures
• Phalangeal fractures — fractures of the finger bones (proximal, middle, distal phalanx)
• Bennett's and Rolando's fractures — fractures at the base of the thumb
• Intra-articular fractures — fractures extending into the finger joints
• Comminuted fractures — bones broken into multiple fragments
• Open (compound) fractures — where bone breaks through the skin

The Surgical Procedure

Depending on the fracture pattern, Dr. Yadav uses the most appropriate fixation method:

• K-wire fixation — thin wires placed through the skin to hold bone fragments in alignment. Minimally invasive, removed after healing.
• Plate and screw fixation — small titanium plates and screws for stable fixation of complex fractures, allowing earlier rehabilitation.
• External fixation — a frame outside the hand for severely comminuted or open fractures.

All procedures are performed under regional anaesthesia (numbing the arm) whenever possible, allowing same-day discharge in most cases.

Benefits of Specialist Hand Fracture Surgery

• Precise bone alignment preventing malunion and rotation deformity
• Earlier mobilisation and faster return to hand function
• Reduced risk of finger stiffness — the most common complication of hand fractures
• Preservation of joint surfaces in intra-articular fractures
• Expert assessment of associated tendon, nerve, or vascular injuries

What to Expect: Recovery Timeline

• Week 1–2: Splint protection, swelling management, gentle finger movements as directed
• Week 3–6: Gradual increase in range of motion exercises, possible wire removal (K-wires)
• Week 6–12: Strengthening exercises, return to light activities
• 3–6 months: Full recovery for most hand fractures; complex cases may take longer

Dr. Yadav and his team guide you through each stage with a structured hand therapy programme tailored to your specific fracture and goals.

Don't Ignore a Hand Fracture

A hand fracture that heals in the wrong position can cause permanent stiffness, weakness, or deformity. If you've injured your hand, getting an expert assessment early gives you the best chance of a full recovery.

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