The Department of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery specialises in the management and treatment of all disorders and injuries of the upper limb that affect the function of the hand. In Tan Tock Seng Hospital, our Hand Specialists are well versed in the diagnosis and treatment of various traumatic and non-traumatic upper limb conditions.

We provide comprehensive management of all upper limb injuries and diseases through the following services:

24-hour Accident & Emergency
Specialist Outpatient Clinics
Ambulatory Surgery

Our service is complemented by an expert team of Occupational Therapists to ensure an optimal outcome and help patients resume daily activities. Our Occupational Therapists also provide work rehabilitation and ergonomic consultation to facilitate the patients' safe and early return to work.

Our Hand Specialists treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions of the upper limb, such as:

Trauma - fractures and amputations
Wrist ligament injuries
Trigger finger
De Quervain's tenosynovitis
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome
Nerve compression
Brachial plexus injuries
Ganglion cysts
Tumours
Degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout
Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI)

Our team of Hand Surgeons specialises in managing both acute and chronic hand, wrist and peripheral nerve conditions in the upper limb.

Fracture fixation
Wrist arthroscopy
Reconstructive surgery
Microsurgery
Minimally invasive surgery

Reconstructive microsurgery is also performed by our Surgeons in both upper and lower limb injuries. This includes wound resurfacing surgeries to injured lower limbs, reattachment of severed fingers/limbs as well as toe-to-hand transfers for complex injuries.

In addition to major operating suites, our Hand Surgeons also perform surgical procedures in a dedicated procedure suite located within the Specialist Outpatient Clinic.

The suite provides greater proximity and privacy for patients who require ambulatory surgical procedures.

Our Hand Specialists work closely with our Occupational Therapists to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing treatment for hand conditions.

Patients undergo a personalised rehabilitation programme to improve their recovery and use of the injured hand to perform daily basic functions such as dressing and eating.

Our Occupational Therapists also provide work rehabilitation and ergonomic consultation to facilitate the patients' safe and early return to work.