Mr. Tzanetos has been trained in upper limb microsurgery at KAT, Athens Medical Center and as a Clinical & Research Fellow at Mount Vernon Hospital in London. This experience includes nerve reconstruction, tendon repair and vascular surgery.
Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of any treatment. For hand injuries we use a combination of clinical examination and specialized tests:
Essential for nerve damage — measures conduction speed and identifies the level of compression or incision. Key to carpal tunnel syndrome and nerve injuries.
It detects tendon tears, ligament damage (TFCC), cysts and inflammation that are not visible on x-rays. Ideal for chronic wrist pain.
First line for fractures of fingers, metacarpals and wrists. Taken in 3 views for full capture.
Dynamic examination for tendons — identifies partial tears, tendosylytritis, and effusions. Advantage: real-time on-the-go examination.
Tinel, Phalen, Allen test — specialized clinical tests that direct the diagnosis before paraclinical examinations.
Clinical assessment of the integrity of each tendon individually — necessary after trauma to rule out a hidden rupture.
Treatment is individualized based on the type of injury, age, and requirements of the patient. Options range from conservative treatment with a splint to microsurgery for nerve and tendon reconstruction. The goal is always the complete functional restoration of the hand.
Don't procrastinate — early assessment determines the outcome.
Book an AppointmentCompression of the median nerve in the wrist. It is manifested by numbness in the first 3 fingers, pain at night, and inability to grip. It is diagnosed by electroneurrography and treated with a splint, injections, or minor surgical decompression.
When there is damage to a nerve or vessel, tendon rupture, or partial amputation of a finger. Microsurgery with a microscope allows for precise stitching or grafting of nerves less than a millimeter in diameter.
Wounds with active bleeding, visible bone, or loss of sensation need to be evaluated within hours. For finger amputation, the severed part must be stored in clean gauze in a bag of ice and the patient must immediately go to a specialized center.