Scar Sensitivity or Adhesions

Post-surgical scar pain & stiffness.

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When the healing process creates a new problem.

You've been through surgery, and you expected a full recovery. But what happens when the healing process itself leaves you with a new problem, like a painful, sensitive scar or a hand that is profoundly stiff? We specialize in diagnosing and treating these complex post-surgical complications to help you achieve the recovery you desire.
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Your recovery isn't over until you're functional and comfortable.

It can be incredibly frustrating to have your underlying problem fixed by surgery, only to be left with a new set of limitations. A painful scar that you can't tolerate touching, or deep internal scarring that prevents you from moving your hand, are real and significant issues. These are not problems you have to "just live with.

Identifying the source of your discomfort.

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Painful scars & nerve sensitivity.

After an incision heals, the resulting scar can sometimes become problematic. It may become thick and tight, restricting movement. In other cases, the scar itself can become hypersensitive or chronically painful to the touch. This often happens when a tiny superficial nerve in the skin gets caught in the scar tissue as it forms, creating a very painful spot called a neuroma.

Adhesions (internal scarring) & stiffness.

The most common cause of profound stiffness after hand surgery is the formation of adhesions. This is internal scar tissue that forms as a natural part of healing, but sometimes it can be excessive. These adhesions can act like glue, "sticking" the normally smooth, gliding tendons to the bone and other surrounding structures. When your tendons can't glide, your fingers and wrist can't move.

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Meticulous surgery to release, revise, and restore.

Scar revision surgery.
For a scar that is tight, painful, or cosmetically unappealing, a Scar Revision can be performed. In this plastic surgery procedure, the problematic scar tissue is surgically removed, and the skin is meticulously re-closed using advanced techniques to create a new scar that is softer, less sensitive, and more aesthetically pleasing.
Tenolysis (releasing stuck tendons).
The definitive solution for stiffness caused by adhesions is a procedure called Tenolysis. This is a delicate operation where Dr. French meticulously dissects and removes all the scar tissue that is binding the tendons. This frees the tendons, immediately restoring their ability to glide and improving your hand's range of motion.
Microsurgery for nerve pain.
If a painful neuroma is the cause of your scar sensitivity, Microsurgery is required to solve the problem. Using a high-powered microscope, Dr. French can carefully free the tiny, entrapped nerve from the scar tissue or move it to a more protected location, providing relief from the chronic, sharp pain.
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The unique skill set required for revision surgery.

Operating in a surgical field that is already filled with scar tissue is a complex and technically demanding challenge.

It requires a surgeon with a deep understanding of how to work with these delicate, altered tissues. As a Harvard-trained reconstructive plastic surgeon and microsurgeon, Dr. French possesses the ideal and unique skill set to manage scar tissue, meticulously release adhesions from tendons, and handle microscopic nerves, giving you the best chance at a successful revision and a more comfortable, functional hand.

Don't let hand or wrist dysfunction dictate your life any longer.

If you're ready to move towards a future of restored function and relief, take the empowering first step today.
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