Where in Dubai
Hand injuries are seen at Grand Infinity Medical Center in Al Muteena, Deira. Many hand injuries in Dubai happen at work, in kitchens, workshops and warehouses. If you were hurt at work, bring any incident report and your insurance details. If an operation is advised, he tells you which hospital it will be in and what pre-approval your plan needs.
What is hand surgery?
The hand is small but packed with bones, joints, tendons, nerves and blood vessels, all working closely together. Tendons are the cords that link muscles in the forearm to the fingers. If one is cut, the finger cannot bend or straighten. Hand surgery repairs this kind of damage. It includes fixing broken bones in the fingers and hand, repairing cut tendons, and releasing tight tissue that has pulled a finger into a bent position (a contracture). Hand injuries are common at work, in the kitchen and in sport. Early treatment often matters, because tendons and joints stiffen quickly.
Who it can help
- A cut on the hand or finger, after which a finger will not bend or straighten.
- A finger or hand bone that is broken, crooked or out of joint.
- A finger that has slowly been pulled into a bent position and will not straighten.
- A hand injury from work or sport that is still stiff or weak weeks later.
How Dr. Subhash approaches it
Dr. Subhash lists hand surgery on his CV: hand trauma, tendon repair and contracture release. Hand injuries are part of his wider trauma work, which covers fractures and dislocations. He examines each finger in turn to find exactly which structures are hurt, and explains whether a splint, therapy or an operation suits the injury. Hand therapy after surgery is planned before the operation, because the exercises shape the result.
What to expect
Examination
He checks movement, feeling and blood supply in each finger, and reviews X-rays of the hand.
Treatment plan
He explains whether a splint, hand therapy or surgery is advised, and what each involves.
Surgery, if needed
Most hand operations are day cases under a local, regional or general anaesthetic. You usually go home the same day.
Splint and therapy
A splint protects the repair. Hand therapy starts early, often within days, to stop the tendons and joints from sticking.
Follow-up
Planned visits check the wound, the splint and how well the fingers are moving.
Recovery, in general terms
Every patient is different. These are typical milestones, not a promise; your own plan comes from your consultation.
- Keep the hand raised above the heart for the first few days to reduce swelling.
- A repaired tendon is usually protected in a splint for around six weeks.
- Light use of the hand often returns within weeks; full strength can take about three months.
- Doing the therapy exercises every day has a large effect on how well the fingers move.
Risks to know about
- Stiffness, or a tendon sticking to the tissue around it, which may need more therapy or a second operation.
- A repaired tendon can break again if the hand is used too hard too soon.
- Infection, or numbness if a small nerve is affected.
- A contracture can come back over time after it has been released.
When to book a visit
For a deep cut, heavy bleeding, a finger that is cold or pale, or a crushed or partly severed finger, go to an emergency department straight away. Book a visit for a finger that cannot bend or straighten after an injury, a crooked finger, or a slowly bending finger.
Where to book
Dr. Subhash sees patients at Grand Infinity Medical Center in Al Muteena, Deira, in north-east Dubai. The clinic is at Shop No. 4, next to the Grand Excelsior Hotel.
Grand Infinity Medical Center
Shop No. 4, next to Grand Excelsior Hotel, Al Muteena, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Questions patients ask
Is hand therapy available after surgery in Dubai?
Hand therapy is offered by physiotherapy and occupational therapy services across Dubai. He tells you what therapy your repair needs and when it should start, so you can arrange it before the operation.
How soon should a cut tendon be repaired?
Usually within days. Tendon ends pull back and the muscle shortens over time, which makes later repair harder. If a finger stops bending after a cut, get it checked promptly.
Will I need to be put to sleep for hand surgery?
Not always. Many hand operations are done with the arm numbed by a regional block, or under local anaesthetic. The choice depends on the operation, how long it takes, and your general health.
When can I go back to work after a tendon repair?
Desk work may be possible within a week or two, using the other hand. Manual or heavy work usually waits about three months, until the tendon is strong enough. Your therapist will guide you.
Book an appointment
The clinic confirms every booking by phone or WhatsApp.