HAND SURGERY & RECONSTRUCTION
Get Your Hand Working Again
Specialized hand surgery for fractures, tendon injuries, nerve damage, trauma and other conditions affecting movement, sensation and function.
Hand surgery and reconstruction in Northern Virginia, serving patients throughout Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC.
Hand & Upper Extremity Reconstruction
Your Hands Do Everything. When One Is Injured, You Need a Surgeon Who Treats It That Way
Dr. Mehan and Dr. Johnson repair fractures, tendon and nerve injuries, and traumatic hand injuries using the same microsurgical skill Dr. Mehan has used to replant a toddler's hand after a meat grinder accident. Recovery continues in house at MeHand Therapy, so the surgeon and the therapy team are working from the same plan.
A Patient's Own Words
I was so lucky to have Dr. Mehan for the surgery of my cut finger tendon. He is a perfect surgeon, has exceptional communication skills, and has a great team. I was visiting my brother from Turkey and didn't know if my tendon was completely cut or whether I'd need an operation. The way Dr. Mehan explained everything so smoothly and with such confidence helped me decide to have the operation right there. Everything went perfectly, and recovery happened just as he said it would.
International patient, tendon repair
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
What Are You Experiencing?
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
Hand Injuries & Conditions
Hand surgery can involve everything from a single injured tendon to complex trauma affecting several structures at once.
Fractures & Joint Injuries
Broken bones, unstable fractures and injuries affecting alignment, movement or joint function.
Tendon Injuries
Cut, torn or ruptured tendons that interfere with the ability to bend or straighten a finger.
Read: What if my finger won't bend?Nerve Injuries
Nerve damage can cause numbness, weakness, pain or loss of sensation and function.
Explore Peripheral Nerve SurgeryLacerations & Complex Trauma
Deep cuts and severe injuries that may involve tendons, nerves, blood vessels, bone and soft tissue.
Amputation & Replantation
Evaluation and reconstruction after severe finger or hand injuries where reattachment or other reconstructive options may be considered.
Common Hand Conditions
Trigger finger, mallet finger, carpal tunnel syndrome and other conditions affecting comfortable, reliable hand function.
WHEN MORE THAN ONE STRUCTURE IS INJURED
The Hand Works as a System
A serious hand injury can damage several structures at once. Reconstructive treatment considers the tissues that must work together to produce movement, sensation, circulation and stability.
Bone & Joint Stability
Restore alignment and structural support when fractures or joint injuries affect how the hand moves.
Tendon Repair
Repair structures responsible for bending and straightening the fingers and hand.
Nerve Reconstruction
Address damaged nerves involved in sensation, muscle control and functional recovery.
Blood Vessel & Soft Tissue Repair
Restore circulation and provide durable tissue coverage when deeper structures are damaged or exposed.
RESTORING FUNCTION
Healing Is Only Part of the Goal
The hand relies on small, closely connected structures working together. Even a relatively small injury can affect grip, movement, sensation or the ability to perform everyday tasks.
Reconstructive hand surgery focuses not only on repairing damaged tissue, but on helping restore as much useful function as the injury allows.
The reconstructive plan depends on what was injured, how the structures work together and what function needs to be restored.
AFTER SURGERY
Recovery Is Part of the Reconstruction
Recovery varies depending on the injury and procedure. For many hand injuries, protecting the repair while gradually restoring motion is an important part of treatment.
Hand therapy may be recommended to support movement, strength, flexibility and function during recovery.
Splinting or activity restrictions may be used while repaired structures heal.
Therapy may help safely restore movement and reduce stiffness.
Rehabilitation can gradually rebuild strength and hand function.
Recovery depends on the structures injured, procedure performed and healing response.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Hand Surgery FAQs
When should I see a hand surgeon after an injury?
I cut my finger and now it won't bend. What could that mean?
Does every hand fracture require surgery?
Can damaged hand nerves be repaired?
How long does recovery after hand surgery take?
NEXT STEPS
Get Answers About Your Hand Injury or Condition
If pain, injury, numbness or loss of movement is affecting how you use your hand, an evaluation can help determine what treatment options may be appropriate.