{"id":251,"date":"2026-05-15T12:02:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T10:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drcuylits.be\/hand-surgery\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T17:29:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T15:29:21","slug":"hand-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drcuylits.be\/en\/hand-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Hand Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row et_animated\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--nested--w7qmr7yndb preset--module--divi-text--kdabuldoyy\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>EXPERTISE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Hand Surgery<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row et_animated\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--nested--w7qmr7yndb preset--module--divi-text--kdabuldoyy\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>HAND SURGERY<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--8z0frt03zc\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Purpose<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_1 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Relieve pain and restore mobility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row et_animated\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drcuylits.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chirurgie_de_la_main_dr_cuylits_nb.jpg\" title=\"hand_surgery_dr_cuylits_nb\" width=\"2371\" height=\"1459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drcuylits.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chirurgie_de_la_main_dr_cuylits_nb.jpg 2371w, https:\/\/drcuylits.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chirurgie_de_la_main_dr_cuylits_nb-1280x788.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/drcuylits.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chirurgie_de_la_main_dr_cuylits_nb-980x603.jpg 980w, https:\/\/drcuylits.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chirurgie_de_la_main_dr_cuylits_nb-480x295.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2371px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-110\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_2 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--p1niyh5fpu\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Pathologies of the hand and upper limb<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The surgery of the hand covers a wide range of conditions affecting the bones, joints, tendons, nerves, ligaments, muscles, and soft tissues of the upper limb. Each treatment is individually tailored in order to best restore function, relieve pain, and improve quality of life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_0 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_0 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_animated et_pb_toggle_open et_flex_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Nerve compression and chronic pain of the upper limb<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p><em><br \/>\nNerve compression syndromes are among the most common conditions affecting the hand and upper limb. They result from the compression of a nerve along its course and may cause pain, tingling, loss of sensation, or reduced strength.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Conditions treated<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/li>\n<li>Ulnar nerve compression at the elbow (cubital tunnel syndrome)<\/li>\n<li>Ulnar nerve compression at the wrist (Guyon\u2019s canal)<\/li>\n<li>Radial nerve compression<\/li>\n<li>Less common upper limb nerve entrapment syndromes<\/li>\n<li>Neuropathic pain and post-traumatic nerve sequelae<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nA thorough clinical assessment, complemented if necessary by electrophysiological tests, allows the most appropriate treatment to be proposed, whether conservative or surgical.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_1 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Trigger finger<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p><em><br \/>\nTrigger finger is caused by a conflict between a flexor tendon and its sheath. It presents as a painful locking of the finger accompanied by a clicking sensation during movement.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Conditions treated<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Adult trigger finger<\/li>\n<li>Trigger thumb<\/li>\n<li>Multiple forms<\/li>\n<li>Recurrent or complex cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_2 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Dupuytren\u2019s disease<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p><em><br \/>\nDupuytren\u2019s disease is a chronic disorder of the palmar fascia that progressively leads to the formation of nodules and cords responsible for finger contracture.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Conditions treated<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Painful or bothersome palmar nodules<\/li>\n<li>Early or advanced contractures<\/li>\n<li>Involvement of one or several fingers<\/li>\n<li>Recurrent forms<\/li>\n<li>Complex cases with severe deformities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nThe treatment aims to restore finger extension while preserving hand function. Depending on the case, different surgical techniques may be proposed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_3 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Osteoarthritis of the hand and wrist<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p><em><br \/>\nOsteoarthritis is a progressive degeneration of the articular cartilage that can affect multiple joints of the hand and wrist.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Conditions treated<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Rhizarthrosis (osteoarthritis of the base of the thumb)<\/li>\n<li>Osteoarthritis of the interphalangeal joints of the fingers<\/li>\n<li>Metacarpophalangeal osteoarthritis<\/li>\n<li>Wrist osteoarthritis<\/li>\n<li>Post-traumatic osteoarthritic sequelae<\/li>\n<li>Ligamentous instability leading to joint degeneration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nTreatment options range from conservative measures to surgical reconstruction procedures, arthroplasty, or arthrodesis depending on the location and stage of the disease.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_4 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Tumours of the hand and wrist<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p><em><br \/>\nThe hand may be the site of numerous benign tumours or, more rarely, malignant tumours affecting the skin, tendons, nerves, vessels, or subcutaneous tissues.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Conditions treated<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Synovial cysts (ganglions)<\/li>\n<li>Giant cell tumours of the tendon sheath<\/li>\n<li>Lipomas<\/li>\n<li>Epidermoid cysts<\/li>\n<li>Benign nerve tumours<\/li>\n<li>Vascular malformations<\/li>\n<li>Cutaneous and subcutaneous tumours<\/li>\n<li>Suspicion of malignant lesions requiring specialised management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nClinical and radiological assessment allows an accurate diagnosis to be established and determines the indication for surgical excision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_5 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Trauma of the hand and upper limb<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p><em><br \/>\nTrauma can affect bones, tendons, ligaments, nerves, or soft tissues.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Conditions treated<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Fractures of the fingers, hand, and wrist<\/li>\n<li>Joint dislocations<\/li>\n<li>Ligament ruptures<\/li>\n<li>Complex wounds<\/li>\n<li>Flexor and extensor tendon injuries<\/li>\n<li>Nerve injuries<\/li>\n<li>Sequelae of previous trauma<\/li>\n<li>Post-traumatic stiffness and deformities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nThe goal is to restore optimal mobility, strength, and sensation of the hand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_6 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Congenital malformations of the hand<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p><em><br \/>\nCongenital hand surgery is a highly specialised field aimed at correcting abnormalities present from birth in order to improve hand function, growth, and appearance.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Conditions treated<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Syndactyly (webbed fingers)<\/li>\n<li>Polydactyly (extra fingers)<\/li>\n<li>Thumb duplication<\/li>\n<li>Radial club hand (absence or hypoplasia of the radius)<\/li>\n<li>Ulnar club hand<\/li>\n<li>Congenitally flexed or deviated fingers<\/li>\n<li>Thumb hypoplasia<\/li>\n<li>Digital agenesis<\/li>\n<li>Cleft hand (ectrodactyly)<\/li>\n<li>Complex malformations associated with genetic syndromes<\/li>\n<li>Sequelae of previous congenital surgery requiring revision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nManagement is carried out in close collaboration with families and often involves long-term follow-up throughout the child\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_7 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Other conditions treated<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><ul>\n<li>Tendinitis and tenosynovitis of the hand and wrist<\/li>\n<li>De Quervain\u2019s disease<\/li>\n<li>Cysts and masses of the fingers<\/li>\n<li>Ligamentous instability of the wrist<\/li>\n<li>Sequelae of hand burns<\/li>\n<li>Scar contractures<\/li>\n<li>Peripheral nerve palsies<\/li>\n<li>Functional reconstruction of the hand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row et_animated\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_3 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--p1niyh5fpu\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Treatments<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Treatments may be surgical or non-surgical, depending on the condition, symptoms and individual patient needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of treatments include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimally Invasive Surgery<\/li>\n<li>Microsurgery<\/li>\n<li>Immobilisation and Orthotic Devices<\/li>\n<li>Injections<\/li>\n<li>Rehabilitation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drcuylits.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cuylits_chirurgie_reconstructrice-1.jpg\" title=\"cuylits_chirurgie_reconstructrice (1)\" width=\"1439\" height=\"757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drcuylits.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cuylits_chirurgie_reconstructrice-1.jpg 1439w, https:\/\/drcuylits.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cuylits_chirurgie_reconstructrice-1-1280x673.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/drcuylits.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cuylits_chirurgie_reconstructrice-1-980x516.jpg 980w, https:\/\/drcuylits.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cuylits_chirurgie_reconstructrice-1-480x253.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1439px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-167\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row et_animated\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drcuylits.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cuylits_chirurgie_main-3-1.jpg\" title=\"Woman with gauze bandage wrapped around her hand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drcuylits.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cuylits_chirurgie_main-3-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/drcuylits.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cuylits_chirurgie_main-3-1-980x408.jpg 980w, https:\/\/drcuylits.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cuylits_chirurgie_main-3-1-480x200.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-166\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_4 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_4 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--p1niyh5fpu\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Goals<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The objective of each treatment is to preserve or restore a functional, painless hand adapted to the patient\u2019s daily, professional, and sports-related needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row et_animated\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--nested--w7qmr7yndb preset--module--divi-text--kdabuldoyy\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>JOURNEY<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_5 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--8z0frt03zc\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Treatment Journey<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_5 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row et_animated\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>01<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_6 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--nested--w7qmr7yndb preset--module--divi-text--kdabuldoyy\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>CONSULTATION<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>02<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_7 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--nested--w7qmr7yndb preset--module--divi-text--kdabuldoyy\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>PLANNING<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>03<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_8 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--nested--w7qmr7yndb preset--module--divi-text--kdabuldoyy\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>PROCEDURE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>04<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_9 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--nested--w7qmr7yndb preset--module--divi-text--kdabuldoyy\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>FOLLOW-UP<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_flex_row et_animated\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>01<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--nested--w7qmr7yndb preset--module--divi-text--kdabuldoyy\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>CONSULTATION<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>A specialised consultation allows for the assessment of your hand or upper limb condition and helps identify the investigations required to guide your treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>02<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_19 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--nested--w7qmr7yndb 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This integrated organisation helps reduce the number of appointments required and streamlines your treatment journey. The necessary consent forms are provided during this stage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_flex_row et_animated\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_21 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>03<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_22 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--nested--w7qmr7yndb preset--module--divi-text--kdabuldoyy\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>PROCEDURE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_23 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Procedures are usually performed at Ixelles Hospital (HIS) as day surgery, in an operating theatre dedicated exclusively to hand surgery and equipped with all the facilities required for advanced surgical care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_24 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>04<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_25 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--nested--w7qmr7yndb preset--module--divi-text--kdabuldoyy\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>FOLLOW-UP<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_26 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Post-operative follow-up is provided in collaboration with the physiotherapy and orthotics team to promote optimal functional recovery. 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