Garden Route Hand Unit – Orthopaedic Hand Surgeons – George

Garden Route Hand Unit – Orthopaedic Hand Surgeons – George

Garden Route Hand Unit – Orthopaedic Hand Surgeons – George is your premier destination for specialised orthopaedic hand surgery in George. Founded by fellowship-trained surgeons, our unit delivers expert care for hand, wrist, and forearm conditions. Moreover, we combine decades of experience with the latest microsurgical techniques. Consequently, patients from across the Garden Route benefit from coordinated, compassionate treatment.

Our multidisciplinary team includes orthopaedic hand surgeons, hand therapists, and orthopaedic nurses. Furthermore, we maintain satellite clinics at Mediclinic George and Mossel Bay Hospital. Therefore, you can access consistent expertise at a location near you. We hold active membership with the South African Society of Hand Surgery and remain registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa, ensuring adherence to the highest standards.

Services

At Garden Route Hand Unit, we provide a full spectrum of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative services. Each plan is personalised to restore function, reduce pain, and optimise long-term outcomes:

• Trauma & Fracture Management

  • ORIF (Open Reduction Internal Fixation): precise plate and screw fixation for distal radius and phalangeal fractures.

  • External Fixation: stabilises complex wrist injuries while protecting soft tissues.

• Microsurgical Replantation & Repair

  • Digit Replantation: microsurgical restoration of amputated fingers and thumbs.

  • Peripheral Nerve Repair & Grafting: restores sensation following traumatic nerve injury.

• Tendon Reconstruction

  • Flexor & Extensor Tendon Repair: core-and-epitendinous suturing to maximise glide and strength.

  • Tendon Transfer: redistributes healthy tendons to restore function in chronic deficits.

• Nerve Compression Syndromes

  • Carpal Tunnel Release: open or endoscopic decompression to relieve median nerve pressure.

  • Cubital Tunnel Decompression: ulnar nerve transposition at the elbow for entrapment relief.

• Arthritis & Joint Reconstruction

  • Arthroplasty & Arthrodesis: thumb carpometacarpal joint replacement or fusion for osteoarthritis.

  • Synovectomy: removes inflamed tissue in rheumatoid arthritis to reduce pain.

• Dupuytren’s Disease Care

  • Fasciectomy & Dermofasciectomy: removes diseased fascia to restore finger extension.

  • Needle Aponeurotomy: percutaneous release for early-stage contractures with rapid recovery.

• Congenital & Paediatric Hand Surgery

  • Corrects syndactyly, polydactyly, and clubhand using precise flap and graft techniques.

• Soft-Tissue Lesion Excision

  • Ganglion Cyst Removal and Lipoma Excision with minimal disruption and aesthetic reconstruction.

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

  • Sympathetic Nerve Blocks and Neuromodulation alongside tailored occupational therapy.

• Rehabilitation Coordination

  • Partners with certified hand therapists for custom splinting, scar management, and graded mobilisation.

Additional Information

Garden Route Hand Unit operates dedicated microsurgical theatres equipped with high-magnification microscopes and micro-instrument sets. Additionally, our day-surgery model allows many procedures to proceed with same-day discharge. Consequently, you avoid prolonged hospital stays and recover more comfortably at home.

Dr Pelser and Dr Jordaan lead our team. They deliver thorough preoperative education and clear, step-by-step instructions. Moreover, we offer telehealth follow-ups, saving you travel time while ensuring timely therapy adjustments. In addition, same-day urgent appointments accommodate acute concerns without delay.

We host quarterly patient-education workshops on injury prevention, arthritis management, and postoperative hand exercises. Furthermore, our practice engages with local employers and schools to promote workplace and sports-injury prevention. Therefore, we extend our commitment beyond the clinic walls.

If you require expert, compassionate orthopaedic hand surgery in George—backed by cutting-edge microsurgical technology and a dedicated rehabilitation team—schedule your consultation today at Garden Route Hand Unit, within George Surgical Centre, and take the first step toward restoring your hand function and quality of life.