Hand Surgery
Dr Stephen Kemp has gained fellowship in the Australian Orthopaedic Association and then gone on to extended sub-speciality training in his areas of interest. He brings years of experience to what can be complex problems. He is abreast of current technology and contributes to research. His surgical expertise has been honed to a high level and his results reflect this. Some of the common procedures in the hand are listed below:
To re-establish normal function of the hand and fingers.
Total Joint Replacement in the Fingers
For arthritic joints or traumatic joint injuries.
Tendon Transfers around the Hand and Wrist
To help restore function following injury or wear.
Lumps, Bumps and Skin Lesions
Careful removal of tumours of the skin, soft tissues and bone. This may require skin grafting or local flaps.
Trauma and Microsurgery
For a vast array of traumatic injuries involving bone, ligament, tendon and/or muscle.
Laceration and Tendon Injuries
To repair tendons, blood vessels and nerves.
Finger Nail Bed Reconstruction
To reconstruct the finger nail usually after damage from crush-related trauma.
Suspensionplasty for Arthritis at the Base of the Thumb
To relieve pain and dysfunction of the thumb.