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Hand surgery in Niš: trigger finger, ganglion cysts and tendons
Surgery for trigger finger, ganglion cysts and hand tendons, within plastic and reconstructive surgery. A fresh tendon injury needs to be seen without delay.
At a glance
- Procedures
- Finger, ganglion, tendons
- Department
- Plastic surgery
- Fresh injury
- Be seen without delay
- Booking
- By phone
Facts and description
Hand surgery at Maja Hospital, Vizantijski bulevar 39 in Niš, includes trigger finger surgery, removal of ganglion cysts (hygromas, cysts in the wrist or hand area), tendon repair and synovectomy, the removal of the inflamed lining of a tendon or joint. Hand procedures are done within plastic and reconstructive surgery, after a consultation with the surgeon.
All facts
- Trigger finger
- In the price list: surgery on one finger
- Hygroma
- Ganglion cyst in the wrist or hand area
- Tendon repair
- Stitching a tendon
- Synovectomy
- Removal of the inflamed lining of a tendon or joint
- Price
- The items are in the price table on this page.
When to see a surgeon
- A finger that catches or clicks when bending and straightening (trigger finger)
- A ganglion cyst (hygroma) in the wrist or hand area
- A hand tendon injury, for example a cut after which a finger cannot bend or straighten
- An inflamed lining of a tendon or joint, when the surgeon recommends synovectomy
Good to know
- A fresh tendon injury needs to be seen without delay: do not wait for an appointment
- The surgeon decides after the consultation whether a procedure is needed and which
What the consultation involves
Step 1: Booking
A consultation with the surgeon is booked by phone.
Step 2: Consultation
The surgeon examines the hand and explains whether a procedure is needed.
Step 3: Procedure plan
The surgeon decides on the type of procedure and anaesthetic after the consultation.
Step 4: Follow-up
After the procedure you come for a follow-up at the agreed time.
Hand surgery: prices
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- After the procedure you come for a follow-up at the agreed time.
- The surgeon gives you instructions on wound care and using your hand.
How to prepare
- Bring earlier results and scans, if you have them.
- Tell the doctor which medicines you take, especially blood thinners, and whether you have allergies.
- You receive exact preparation instructions when booking.
When not to wait for an appointment
Be seen without delay
- A cut after which a finger cannot bend or straighten (possible tendon injury)
In detail
Trigger finger
Trigger finger is a condition in which a finger catches or clicks when bending and straightening. Trigger finger surgery is listed in the plastic surgery price list per finger (1 finger). The surgeon assesses at the consultation whether surgery is needed.
Ganglion cyst (hygroma)
A hygroma, also known as a ganglion cyst, is a cyst in the wrist or hand area. The plastic surgery price list includes surgery for a small hygroma. The surgeon assesses at the consultation whether removal is needed.
Tendon injury and repair
Tendon repair (stitching a tendon) is done when a tendon is injured. A fresh tendon injury, for example a cut after which a finger cannot bend or straighten, needs to be seen without delay: do not wait for a booked appointment, and outside working hours go to the nearest emergency department.
Synovectomy
Synovectomy is the removal of the inflamed lining of a tendon or joint. The surgeon decides after the consultation whether it is needed.
Frequently asked questions
What is trigger finger?
Trigger finger is a condition in which a finger catches or clicks when bending and straightening. The surgeon assesses at the consultation whether surgery is needed.
What is a ganglion cyst (hygroma) on the hand?
A hygroma, also known as a ganglion cyst, is a cyst in the wrist or hand area. At Maja Hospital it is removed within plastic surgery when the surgeon recommends it after the consultation.
What should I do after a cut that may have injured a tendon?
If a finger cannot bend or straighten after a cut, a tendon may be injured. Such an injury needs to be seen without delay: do not wait for an appointment, and outside working hours go to the nearest emergency department.
Who performs hand surgery at Maja Hospital?
Hand procedures at Maja Hospital are done within plastic and reconstructive surgery. A consultation with the surgeon is booked by phone.
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The information in this text is general in nature and does not replace an examination by a doctor.
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Information on this website does not replace a medical examination. Treatment is decided by a doctor after the examination.