Hand surgery

Surgery Prof. Dr. Schneider - Specialized in hand surgery in Heidelberg!

The surgical practice of Prof. Dr. Lutz Schneider in Heidelberg focuses on various surgical treatment areas. This also includes the rather complex hand surgery, which focuses on various diseases of the hand. Diseases and limitations of the hand are a great hindrance, especially in everyday life, and at the same time require individual treatment to provide relief for the patient. This is what we try to provide for our patients every day at our practice in Heidelberg.

Hand surgery and modern medical care

Hand surgery is a complex medical field that requires individual treatment concepts. People suffering from diseases and restrictions affecting the hand, tendons, bones, ligaments and nerves often want rapid relief so that they no longer have to suffer from health problems. Hand disorders can develop quite quickly in everyday life. For example, frequent work at a PC, sport and strain on the hand or even predisposition and accidents. However, surgery offers sensible treatment concepts, which is why most patients can expect a rapid improvement.

The surgical practice of Prof. Dr. Lutz Schneider is not only active in the field of hand surgery. As an experienced practice in the Heidelberg area, we cover various surgical specialties and therefore do not only deal with diseases of the hand. We also focus on the following surgical areas:

Further range of services at a glance:

Hernia surgery
Vein surgery
Hand surgery
Proctology
General surgery
Surgery of the body surface

Hand surgery - diseases and treatment of the hand

The hands play an important role in everyday life and naturally fulfill an equally important purpose. This suggests that they are exposed to constant strain and can therefore quickly develop classic “signs of wear and tear”. As the hand is made up of a large number of bones, tendons, ligaments and nerves, this can lead to many different medical problems. These include trigger finger, tendovaginitis stenosans – also known as tenosynovitis – and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).

An experienced hand surgeon therefore also has knowledge of a wide range of medical fields. This includes trauma, joint, vascular and neurosurgery as well as plastic surgery in order to achieve treatment concepts that do not miss their purpose.

Common causes of hand disease

There are basically many reasons why hands fall ill or cause problems. Certain diseases also occur particularly frequently.

This also applies to carpal tunnel syndrome, for example. This is a proliferation of connective tissue in a ligament, which causes pain and tingling in the hand area. This condition is also known as median nerve compression syndrome and is listed under the term brachialgia paraesthetica nocturna.

The snapping finger is also a problem for more and more patients and is characterized by a snapping sensation when trying to stretch and bend the finger. This condition is also known as snapping finger due to its special characteristics.

Due to the fact that computer work is putting more and more strain on the hands, conditions such as CTS are on the increase these days. However, individual predispositions of the patient can also favor such symptoms and diseases of the hand. There are various ways to treat them. Conservative treatments also play a role here. Before an operation, it is therefore carefully considered whether the “milder” remedy is sufficient. Surgical intervention is therefore not always necessary if you suffer from trigger finger or median nerve compression syndrome.

Hand and foot surgery in Heidelberg

In addition to hand surgery, the practice in Heidelberg also sees patients who have to deal with diseases of the feet. Hands and feet basically have a lot in common and are made up of similarly complex bones, ligaments and nerves. In addition, injuries to the feet occur relatively often, as they are subject to corresponding demands in everyday life.

Foot surgery also deals with growth disorders of the toenail. These can lead to repeated inflammation in the toe area and require medical intervention to correct the problem. We would be happy to provide you with more information about your options in hand and foot surgery in Heidelberg and offer you help with medical problems and questions.

Treatment through individual therapy concepts

One thing is clear – pain in the hand needs to be treated and also requires effective therapeutic solutions to reduce the problems and pain for the patient as quickly as possible. It is clear that each condition can have different individual causes and can therefore vary greatly from patient to patient.

Surgery is not always necessary. Conservative treatment methods are often successful. This applies to targeted protection of the hand or special medication to reduce inflammation. Physiotherapy has also proven to be useful. The medical measures required in your case will be discussed with you in more detail after the preliminary examination and will depend on the degree of the illness and the respective symptoms.

Uncomplicated contact -
Clarify initial questions together with us!

Problems and diseases of the hand can be stressful and restrictive and require personalized therapy. You will receive this at the hand surgery practice in Heidelberg. Our practice specializes in hand and foot surgery as well as other areas and offers you modern, effective medical care directly in the Heidelberg region.

Contacting us is uncomplicated – you can reach us easily and flexibly by telephone or e-mail. We are happy to help you make an appointment. Your health is important to us!

Our consultation hour

To make an appointment at our practice in Heidelberg, we offer you the convenient option of making an appointment online. Simply use our online calendar below.

Monday, Tuesday

08:00 – 18:00 Uhr

Wednesday

08:00 – 13:00 Uhr

Thursday