How Microvascular Surgery Helps Restore Hand Function
When a hand injury is severe, it can affect tiny blood vessels and nerves that are essential for normal function. Microvascular surgery is a specialized technique that helps repair these delicate structures and gives patients the best chance at regaining movement, feeling, and strength.
What Is Microvascular Surgery?
Microvascular surgery is a type of surgery that uses advanced techniques and tools to reconnect small blood vessels and nerves. Surgeons work under a microscope to repair parts of the hand that cannot heal on their own. This approach is often needed after traumatic injuries, severe cuts, or complex hand surgeries.
Why Is It Important for Hand Function?
The hands rely on healthy blood flow and nerves to work properly. When blood vessels are damaged, tissues can’t get the oxygen they need to survive. When nerves are cut, the brain loses its connection to the hand. Microvascular surgery restores blood flow and nerve signals, which helps reduce pain, protect tissue, and improve motion.
Common Conditions Treated with Microvascular Surgery
Traumatic hand injuries with severe cuts or crush damage
Finger or hand amputations that require reattachment (replantation)
Complex fractures with damaged blood vessels
Severe lacerations involving nerves and arteries
Soft tissue loss that needs free tissue transfer (flap surgery)
Tumor removal that affects blood vessels and nerves
Reconstruction after burns or severe infections
Congenital hand differences needing delicate vessel repair
What to Expect from Recovery
Recovery after microvascular surgery depends on the severity of the injury and the patient’s overall health. Patients may need splinting, wound care, and specialized hand therapy to regain strength and range of motion. Early treatment and expert follow-up care can make a big difference in the final outcome.
Trust Our Hand Experts
At The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of San Antonio, our team has the training and experience needed to handle complex injuries with advanced microvascular techniques. We understand how important it is to restore hand function and quality of life. From your first visit through recovery, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Are You Experiencing a Complex Hand Injury? Our Team Can Help!
At The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of San Antonio, we specialize in treating severe hand injuries with advanced microvascular surgery and reconstruction. If you’re experiencing nerve damage, tissue loss, or other complex hand problems, our team is here to help you restore function and get back to what you love. Schedule a consultation today!
