Nerve Repair Experts in San Antonio
What Is Nerve Repair?
Nerve repair includes surgical and non-surgical treatments designed to restore function to damaged nerves in the hand. At Hand Center in San Antonio, our skilled surgeons use specialized techniques such as reconnecting severed nerves, performing nerve grafts with healthy tissue, or transferring nerves to restore neural pathways. These procedures help patients regain critical hand functions, including sensation, strength, movement, and fine motor skills.
Common Causes of Nerve Damage in the Hand
Hand nerve damage can result from various causes, including:
Traumatic injuries, such as cuts, fractures, or crush injuries
Repetitive stress from activities like typing, using tools, or playing musical instruments
Surgical complications or inadvertent nerve injury during procedures
Compression or entrapment of nerves due to conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome
Diseases affecting nerves, such as diabetes or autoimmune conditions
Experiencing symptoms of nerve damage in your hand? At The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of San Antonio, our expert hand specialists provide advanced diagnosis and personalized treatments specifically designed for hand nerve injuries. With our specialized approach and individualized care plans, we'll help you restore sensation, strength, and movement in your hand.
Symptoms of Nerve Damage in the Hand
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Numbness or Tingling
A frequent symptom, often described as "pins and needles," especially in the fingers or palm. This may come and go or persist depending on the severity of the injury.
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Burning or Shooting Pain
Nerve damage can cause intense, sharp pain that may radiate through the hand, sometimes worsened by movement or pressure.
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Muscle Weakness
Difficulty gripping, holding, or lifting objects. You may notice a reduced ability to perform tasks that require hand strength.
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Increased Sensitivity or Numbness to Touch
Some individuals may develop hypersensitivity to light touch or temperature changes, while others experience a dull or absent sensation in certain areas of the hand.
Specialized Treatment Options for Hand Nerve Damage
At The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of San Antonio, we provide both non-surgical and surgical treatments for hand nerve damage, tailored to the type and severity of your injury. Our goal is to restore sensation, strength, and function while minimizing recovery time.
Non-Surgical Treatments
Splinting or Bracing: Used to protect and support the hand and wrist, preventing further irritation of the affected nerve.
Anti-Inflammatory Medications: Help reduce swelling around the nerve to alleviate pain and improve function.
Steroid Injections: May be used to reduce inflammation and relieve pressure on compressed nerves.
Occupational or Hand Therapy: Focused therapy exercises help improve mobility, strength, and nerve function.
Surgical Treatment
Surgery may be necessary if nerve damage is severe, does not improve with conservative care, or involves nerve laceration or entrapment:
Nerve Decompression: Relieves pressure on a nerve that is being compressed, as seen in carpal tunnel syndrome.
Direct Nerve Repair: Used when a nerve has been cleanly cut, allowing the ends to be surgically reconnected.
Nerve Grafting: Involves replacing a damaged segment of nerve with a healthy nerve graft from another area of the body.
Nerve Transfers: A nearby, functioning nerve is rerouted to take over the role of a damaged nerve, restoring movement or sensation.
Why Choose The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of San Antonio for Hand Nerve Repair
When you choose The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of San Antonio for your nerve repair needs, you're entrusting your care to a team of experienced professionals. Our physicians have a combined 100+ years of expertise in treating hand and wrist injuries, and our hand surgery fellows bring additional specialized knowledge to the table. Our dedicated staff is committed to your well-being, providing personalized care, and ensuring a successful recovery. By choosing our center, you're investing in the highest quality care available for your hand.
Meet Our Physicians
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David P. Green, M.D.
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Mark Bagg, M.D.
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David W. Person, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Ramesh C. Srinivasan, M.D.
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Kunj Desai, M.D., F.A.C.S.
DeQuervain’s Tendinitis
Dupuytren’s Disease
Flexor Tendon Laceration
OTHER HAND & WRIST RELATED ISSUES WE CAN HELP WITH
Did you know we offer in-house therapy?
Hand therapy is a merging of occupational and physical therapy theory and practice that combines comprehensive knowledge of the structure of the upper limb with function and activity. Using specialized skills in assessment, planning and treatment, hand therapists provide therapeutic interventions to prevent dysfunction, restore function and/or reverse the progression of pathology of the upper limb in order to enhance an individual’s ability to execute tasks and to participate fully in life situations.
