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Nerve transfer surgery

Dr Sungaran is looking forward to presenting his research on nerve transfer surgery at the upcoming Australian Orthopaedic Association conference in Canberra this year. The moderators for this session are such experienced Surgeons, it will be exciting to receive their feedback. Nerve injuries can have devastating consequences to function. If left untreated the chance of recovery can be poor and time is crucial to prevent further muscle damage and weakness. Nerve transfer surgery is at ... Read More
September 18, 2019 By Jai Sungaran in , ,

What’s new in hand surgery

Looking forward to sharing some exciting developments with our nursing colleagues at the Australian Orthopaedic Nursing Association (AONA) annual conference today. Hand surgery continues to advance and develop, offering better outcomes for patients. For example, we are now able to 3D print titanium mesh models of the scaphoid bone to replace native bone which is either too damaged or diseased, thereby giving patients an alternative to wrist fusion surgery. It is a reminder that we, as ... Read More
May 3, 2018 By Jai Sungaran in , , , , ,

When is the right time to have carpal tunnel surgery?

This is a common question I hear from my patients. Surgery is a daunting prospect for anyone, and taking that first step by consulting with a Surgeon can be quite difficult. It may feel like you don't have any other option but to have an operation, but this may not necessarily be the case. Some patients may be better managed with splints, Hand therapy or even targeted cortisone injections. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a result of compression of the main nerve to the hand (median nerve) that ... Read More
April 17, 2018 By Jai Sungaran in , , , ,

Halloween hand safety tips

Pumpkin hand injuries sound unlikely but each year we see several of these injuries with severe consequences ranging from severed tendons through to nerves and artery injuries as well. It takes just a split second to injure yourself, leaving you with 3-4 months worth of treatment and hand therapy. Not to mention the time off work or school that goes with needing surgery to repair those vital structures in your hands. As Halloween is becoming more and more popular in Australia, we should use ... Read More
October 24, 2016 By Jai Sungaran in , ,

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