Hand and Microsurgery at Liv Hospital

Hand surgery is performed by highly specialized plastic-reconstructive surgeons, orthopedic specialists, or hand surgery subspecialists. For the delicate structure of the hand, long-term experience is essential. It takes extensive knowledge of both the anatomy and the functional structure to select the appropriate surgical procedure. Likewise, learning and effectively applying microsurgical techniques require years of dedicated practice and experience.

Replantation refers to the process of surgically reattaching an amputated limb to restore its original anatomy and function using microsurgical techniques. These highly complex microsurgeries are performed using specialized surgical microscopes (8X, 40X) and fine, specialized surgical instruments. These surgeries, which can last for many hours, are conducted with great care and precision by a highly trained surgical team. The procedure begins with the reattachment of bone tissue, followed by the repair of arteries, veins (approximately 0.8 mm in diameter), and nerves under a surgical microscope using special suture materials. To restore limb function, muscles and/or tendons, known as movement mechanisms, are repaired either acutely or at a later stage.