Are You a Candidate for Trauma Surgery (Reconstructive Surgery)?
Every cosmetic and reconstructive procedure starts with an honest conversation about whether it's right for you. Here's what to consider before booking a consultation with Dr. Gideon Maresky.
What Trauma Surgery (Reconstructive Surgery) Involves
Comprehensive surgical treatment for hand injuries including tendon, nerve, and fracture repair
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Ideal Candidate Profile
Hand trauma surgery is indicated for patients who have sustained acute injuries to the hand requiring immediate surgical intervention. Candidates include:
You may be a good candidate for Trauma Surgery (Reconstructive Surgery) if you:
- ✓ Patients with acute hand injuries from accidents, machinery, or sports
- ✓ Those with deep lacerations involving tendons, nerves, or blood vessels
- ✓ Patients with hand fractures requiring surgical fixation
- ✓ Individuals with crush injuries or amputations
- ✓ Those with burns or high-pressure injection injuries
- ✓ Patients with infections requiring surgical drainage
- ✓ Anyone requiring emergency hand reconstruction
When Trauma Surgery (Reconstructive Surgery) May Not Be Right for You
Dr. Maresky takes a conservative approach and will honestly advise if a procedure is not the best path forward. You may not be a candidate if you:
- ✗ Have unrealistic expectations about what surgery can achieve
- ✗ Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy soon
- ✗ Have active infections or unmanaged chronic conditions
- ✗ Are a current heavy smoker unwilling to quit before surgery
- ✗ Are primarily seeking surgery to meet someone else's expectations
The Best Way to Know
Even if you check every box above, the only way to know for certain whether Trauma Surgery (Reconstructive Surgery) is right for you is through an in-person examination and honest conversation with Dr. Gideon Maresky. He will assess your anatomy, discuss your goals, and recommend the most appropriate approach — even if that means advising against surgery.
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