Dr Pyragius is extensively trained in the management of all forms of hand trauma.

Hand trauma may involve:

• Skin lacerations and skin loss
• Tendon injuries
• Nerve injuries
• Bone fractures
• Infections

Elective Hand Surgery

There are a large number of different elective hand problems that may develop.

Dr Pyragius is extensively trained in all aspects of Hand Surgery.

Common hand problems include:

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Cubital tunnel Syndrome
• Radial Tunnel Syndrome

Nerve injuries / Brachial plexus injuries
Tendon Transfers for nerve palsy
Stenosing Tenosynovitis

• Trigger Finger
• DeQuervains Syndrome

Dupuytren’s contractures
Arthritis of the Hand

• Distal interphalangeal joint
• Proximal interphalangeal joint
• Metacarpophalangeal joint
• Thumb basal joint / Carpometacarpal joint

Ganglions of the hand and wrist
Tumours of the hand
Post-traumatic reconstruction

Hand Therapy

Hand therapy is extremely important following hand surgery to encourage positive outcomes.

Dr Pyragius works closely with a number of experienced Hand Therapists in Adelaide.