Best Hand Surgery Hospital in Chennai
Hands are central to everything you do. When a hand injury happens, specialist care from the right team makes the difference between full recovery and permanent loss of function. Right Hospitals brings together experienced plastic surgeons and advanced microsurgery capabilities to treat everything from acute trauma to complex reconstruction.
Understanding Hand Surgery and Microsurgery
Hand surgery covers a wide range of conditions, from emergency trauma care following an accident to planned procedures for chronic conditions affecting grip, movement and sensation. Microsurgery takes this further, using highly precise techniques under magnification to repair nerves, blood vessels and tendons that are too small to treat with conventional surgery.
Many hand injuries are time-sensitive. Delays in treatment, especially in cases involving severed fingers or damaged nerves, can significantly reduce the chances of a full recovery. Reaching a specialist hand surgery hospital quickly is critical.
When to Seek Immediate Care
Severe Hand Injury
Any significant trauma to the hand, wrist or fingers from an accident or fall
Inability to Move Fingers
Unable to bend, straighten or grip properly after an injury
Numbness or Loss of Sensation
Loss of feeling or tingling in the hand or fingers following trauma
Open Wound with Exposed Tissue
Deep cuts or wounds where underlying tissue is visible
Deformity or Swelling
Visible deformity, unusual swelling or misalignment after impact
Partial or Full Amputation
Partial or complete loss of a finger or part of the hand
Any of these situations requires urgent attention from a hand surgeon. Do not wait.
Conditions We Treat
Traumatic hand surgery injuries and lacerations
Tendon repair and reconstruction
Nerve repair and finger injury treatment
Replantation of amputated fingers and hands
Microsurgery for blood vessel and nerve repair
Fractures and dislocations of the hand and wrist
Brachial plexus injuries
Burns to the hand requiring reconstruction
Chronic conditions affecting hand function
Our Approach to Hand Surgery and Microsurgery
Step 1 — Emergency Assessment
Hand injuries are assessed immediately on arrival. Our team evaluates the extent of damage to bones, tendons, nerves and blood vessels. Time is critical in hand surgery cases involving nerve or vessel damage.
Step 2 — Diagnosis and Imaging
We use detailed imaging and clinical examination to map the injury fully before planning treatment. For microsurgery cases, this planning stage determines the surgical approach and recovery outcome.
Step 3 — Surgical Treatment
Treatment ranges from tendon and nerve repair to full replantation procedures depending on the injury. Our plastic surgeons use advanced microsurgery techniques to restore function, sensation and appearance wherever possible.
Step 4 — Rehabilitation and Recovery
Recovery from hand surgery requires structured follow-up. We work closely with each patient through the recovery process to maximise the return of movement and function.
Why Patients Choose Right Hospitals as Their Hand Surgery Hospital in Chennai
- 1. Specialist Plastic Surgeons: Our team includes UK-credentialled plastic surgeons with dedicated experience in hand surgery and trauma reconstruction.
- 2. Advanced Microsurgery Capabilities: Right Hospitals is equipped for complex microsurgery including nerve repair, vessel repair and finger replantation.
- 3. Emergency and Planned Care: We handle both emergency trauma cases and planned hand surgery procedures, with the same level of specialist attention.
- 4. Complete Hand Reconstruction: From initial finger injury treatment to long-term reconstruction and recovery, we manage the complete care journey.
Meet Your Specialists
Dr. Somesh Balakrishnan
MBBS | MRCS (UK) | DNB (Plastic Surgery) Plastic Surgeon | 26 Years Experience | 17 Years as Specialist.
Credentialled by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow, Dr. Somesh Balakrishnan brings international training and specialist expertise in hand surgery, reconstructive procedures and complex wound management. One of very few plastic surgeons in Tamil Nadu with both UK surgical certification and a national board qualification.
Prof. Dr. G. Balakrishnan
MBBS | MRCS (UK) | DNB (Plastic Surgery) Plastic Surgeon | 26 Years Experience | 17 Years as Specialist.
Credentialled by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow, Dr. Somesh Balakrishnan brings international training and specialist expertise in hand surgery, reconstructive procedures and complex wound management. One of very few plastic surgeons in Tamil Nadu with both UK surgical certification and a national board qualification.
Hand Injuries Need the Right Specialist, Fast
Do not delay treatment for a hand or finger injury. Our team is available for emergency consultations and planned procedures.
No. 1, Prof. Subramani Street, Behind Ega Theatre, Kilpauk, Chennai 600010.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hand surgery covers all surgical procedures involving the hand, wrist and fingers. Microsurgery is a specialised technique used when repairs involve very fine structures such as nerves and blood vessels, requiring magnification and precision instruments.
In many cases, yes. Replantation success depends on how quickly the patient reaches a specialist microsurgery hospital and the condition of the severed part. Time is critical.
Recovery varies depending on the procedure. Minor hand surgery may take a few weeks. Complex reconstruction or replantation can require several months of rehabilitation.
Procedures are performed under appropriate anaesthesia. Post-operative finger injury treatment and pain management are discussed with every patient before discharge.
No referral is needed. Contact us directly for emergency or planned hand surgery consultations.
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