Hand Surgery
Hand surgery procedures in Cape Town, South Africa, including carpal tunnel, trigger finger, trauma surgery, and scar revision
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Dr. Gideon Maresky | Plastic Surgeon | Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital | MBChB UCT | US-Trained Plastic Surgeon with American Board Certification
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Hand surgery sits at the crossroads of plastic, reconstructive, and orthopaedic surgery, and it calls for a surgeon who understands fine anatomy, function, and the daily demands placed on the hand. Dr. Gideon Maresky brings his plastic and reconstructive training to a full range of hand conditions, treating patients in Cape Town who need help with pain, weakness, deformity, or injury. As a US-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon based at Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital, his focus is on restoring comfortable, reliable use of the hand rather than chasing cosmetic perfection.
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The practice manages common nerve compression conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, in which median nerve pressure causes numbness, tingling, and night pain, and trigger finger, where a tendon catches and locks during movement. For Dupuytren's contracture, where thickened tissue gradually pulls a finger into the palm, surgery can release the contracture and restore extension. Hand trauma surgery is available for cuts, tendon injuries, fractures, and similar acute problems, and scar revision can improve both the look and the function of older scars that limit movement or remain uncomfortable.
Every hand surgery consultation in Cape Town starts with a careful examination, an honest explanation of what can be improved, and a clear plan for anaesthesia, recovery, and return to work or sport. Whether your concern is a long-standing nuisance or a recent injury, the next step is a consultation where the problem can be properly assessed and your options laid out without pressure. The Cape Town practice also sees patients from the Western Cape and across South Africa for consultation and procedure planning.
Considering a procedure? Every consultation includes a thorough review of your goals, options, and recovery with Dr. Maresky.
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