Acute hand trauma accounts for one of the most common neurosurgical procedures performed after sudden hand injury or incident. There are two main causes: open fractures and non-traumatic situations such as compartment syndrome and tendon laceration.

After an open fracture, the bones of the hand and surrounding tissue are usually exposed. Acute hand reconstruction surgery aims to restore bone stability by using plates, screws and wires while ensuring that surrounding soft tissues are repaired. Acute hand trauma surgery for compartment syndrome and tendon laceration is used to repair damaged blood vessels, nerves, restore sensation in the area.

Acute hand trauma surgery can only be performed by a Specialist Hand Surgeon as requires the delicate treatment of the small bones, tendons and nerves in the hand. Recovery from this surgery can take anywhere from two to four months. There are many factors that affect healing, including the severity of their injury and prior health conditions.