FAQs

The scaphoid is a small bone in the wrist with a poor blood supply. A "nonunion" means the bone has failed to heal after a fracture. If left untreated, it lead to SNAC (Scaphoid Nonunion Advanced Collapse), which causes permanent wrist arthritis and loss of motion. Dr. Arora specializes in vascularized bone grafting to "restart" healing in these cases.

Yes, but nerves grow very slowly—typically 1mm per day. Microsurgery doesn't "connect" the signals immediately; it creates a precise tunnel for the nerve fibers to grow back into the muscle. This is why sensory re-education in our physiotherapy unit is critical after nerve repair.

Success depends on the nature of the injury (clean cut vs. crush) and how the part was transported. While vascular success (the finger staying alive) is often high, functional success (the finger moving) requires months of intensive therapy. Dr. Arora will provide a realistic functional forecast after the initial assessment.

For young, active patients, Hemi-Hamate Arthroplasty is superior because it preserves joint motion. Joint fusion eliminates pain but makes the joint rigid. Dr. Arora typically reserves fusion for cases where the joint surface is completely unsalvageable.

Night-time numbness in the thumb, index, and middle fingers is a classic hallmark of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This happens because we often bend our wrists while sleeping, increasing pressure on the median nerve. An NCV (Nerve Conduction Velocity) test is the gold standard for confirmation. [Image of carpal tunnel syndrome showing median nerve compression in the wrist]

A "pop" followed by pain on the inner side of the elbow often indicates a Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) tear. This is common in athletes. You should avoid all throwing activities immediately and seek an MRI to check for a complete rupture.

It could be Trigger Finger (the finger catches or snaps) or Dupuytren's Contracture (thickened tissue pulling the finger in). Neither is just "aging" and both are highly treatable with minor procedures.

Yes. Dr. Arora operates at several premier corporate hospitals in Jaipur that are empanelled with major Insurance companies and TPAs. Our team assists with the documentation required for pre-authorization.

Costs vary significantly based on the procedure (e.g., a simple Carpal Tunnel release vs. a complex Brachial Plexus reconstruction). We provide a detailed cost breakdown during your consultation, including hospital stay and implant costs if applicable.

No. While we work closely with general orthopaedicians and GPs, you can book a direct consultation if you have a specific hand, wrist, or elbow concern.

While you can, we strongly recommend our in-house unit for the first 4-6 weeks. Specialized hand therapy is different from general PT. Our therapists follow Dr. Arora's specific surgical notes to prevent "over-stretching" a fresh tendon or nerve repair.

Any incision results in a scar, but Dr. Arora uses plastic surgical closure techniques and places incisions along natural skin creases (Langer's lines) whenever possible to make them virtually invisible over time.

For Polydactyly (extra fingers) or Syndactyly (webbed fingers), the ideal time is usually between 12 to 18 months. This allows the child to develop a normal pincer grasp and hand-eye coordination as they grow.