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Hand Surgery
Plastic Surgery isn’t just about the face or body - it also includes caring for the hands. Our hands are made of delicate structures - nerves, tendons, joints, and blood vessels - all working together to provide movement, strength, and sensation. When these structures are injured or affected by long-standing conditions, everyday tasks can become painful or limiting, impacting your quality of life.
I treat a wide range of hand and wrist conditions, focusing on restoring movement, relieving pain, and, when needed, performing delicate microsurgery. In the clinic, I personally use point-of-care ultrasound for quick, on-the-spot diagnosis. This allows me to identify problems immediately, plan the appropriate treatment, and start care without delay. The majority of cases can be performed under WALANT (wide-awake local anaesthesia without tourniquet), which reduces the need for general anaesthesia, shortens recovery time, and allows patients to actively participate during certain procedures.​
Rehabilitation with 3D-Printed Splints (see pictures for examples with my own hand)
During my fellowship in Switzerland, I gained experience with custom-made, patient-specific 3D-printed splints, which I now often recommend instead of traditional ones (when appropriate). These splints are designed to support healing while improving comfort and convenience:
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Proven to work just as well as standard splints
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Lightweight, breathable, and comfortable, making them easier to wear for extended periods (especially in Singapore's weather!)
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Custom-fitted to your hand, preventing rubbing, slipping, or pressure points
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Simple to wear daily, helping recovery happen more quickly and smoothly
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Environmentally friendly, as they can be recycled after use
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For patients interested in switching from a traditional splint or cast to a lightweight, 3D-printed option, please feel free to reach out for an assessment to determine suitability.
Common Conditions I Treat
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Nerve Problems: Carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndromes, treated with splints, steroid injections, or minimally invasive surgery to relieve pressure and restore sensation and strength.
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Tendon Issues: Trigger finger and De Quervain’s disease, treated initially with splints or injections. When surgery is needed, small-incision techniques are used, often followed by a 3D-printed splint to support recovery and prevent stiffness.
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Lumps & Growths: Glomus tumours, ganglion cysts, giant cell tumours, and other hand lumps, with surgery designed to remove the growth while preserving or restoring hand function and appearance.
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Trauma & Injuries: Broken bones, cut tendons (see my hand drawn picture below), and nerve or blood vessel injuries. Post-surgery, 3D-printed splints can provide tailored support to protect healing tissues while allowing safe movement.
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Dupuytren’s Disease: Early cases may be treated with needle release, while advanced cases may require surgical removal of affected tissue, sometimes with a skin graft for optimal results.
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Other Conditions: Arthritis of the hand and wrist, and hand rejuvenation procedures for cosmetic improvement.
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By combining advanced surgical techniques, 3D-printed splints, and point-of-care ultrasound, I aim to restore not only the appearance of your hand, but also its function, comfort, and strength, so you can return to your daily activities with confidence.
My Research & Publications
Alongside my clinical practice, I’ve published internationally on:
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Joint fusion in hand arthritis (Journal of Hand Surgery American, 2025)
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Hand surgery under local anaesthetic (Journal of Hand Surgery Asian Pacific, 2024)
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Approach to hand trauma (Seminars in Plastic Surgery, 2015)
