What is tenolysis?

Tenolysis is a surgical procedure to release or free a tendon from adhesions. Adhesions can occur as a result of an injury or surgery, where the tendons that bend and straighten the fingers become stuck in the scar tissue, hence preventing the finger from moving properly. Tenolysis is most common in hands and wrists.

Why do you need tenolysis?

If alternative methods to free a tendon from adhesions do not work, tenolysis would have to be considered.

What can you expect when undergoing tenolysis?

Before Tenolysis

You may need to undergo tests to determine if you are suitable to undergo the procedure. Anaesthesia options will also be discussed with you – you may be put under general anaesthesia (being put to sleep) or regional anaesthesia (having your arm numbed with anaesthetic injections but you remain awake).

During Tenolysis

Tenolysis is usually done as a day surgery case. An incision will be made in your hand or wrist, and your tendons and their sheaths carefully cut and separated from the scar tissue. The incision will then be sutured up.

After Tenolysis

For the first few weeks post-surgery, therapy will be required to retain the improved movement of your hand and to maximise function and range of motion. You may be prescribed pain medication to help you manage your pain. It will take a few weeks for the incision to heal and your physical activity will need to be limited during recovery. 

Why choose Novena Surgery for tenolysis?

Doctors who choose to perform tenolysis at Novena Surgery will perform the procedure in one of four modular operating theaters with cable-less pendant systems, allowing doctors to operate free of stray wiring obstruction.

Post-procedure, patients can choose to recover in one of Novena Surgery’s comfortable private suites, or in our 12-bed recovery unit under the care of well-trained nursing staff.

Waiting times are also shortened as patients need only turn up half-an-hour before their surgery, and be checked into the ward within 10 minutes of arrival. 

Patients’ companions have the option of patronising Velocity, Square and Square 2 shopping malls that are seamlessly integrated with Novena Medical Centre, the building housing Novena Surgery.

I want to undergo tenolysis in Novena Surgery but I do not have a specialist doctor in mind yet.

This list consists of specialists who commonly perform tenolysis at Novena Surgery – contact us at +65-6254 9331 or admin@novenasurgery.com.sg and we will help you book a consultation appointment with a specialist doctor from the list.

Name of Specialist ClinicName of Specialist DoctorSpecialist Clinic AddressSpecialist Clinic Opening Hours
Hand Wrist & Microsurgical CentreDr Looi Kok PohNovena Medical Centre, #08-14 Inliven Medical, 10 Sinaran Dr, Singapore 307506
Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Sun & Public Holiday: Closed
Centurion
Orthopaedic Centre
Dr Ang Chia Liang38 Irrawaddy Road, Mt Elizabeth Novena Hospital Specialist Centre, #07-40, Singapore 329563Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Sun & Public Holiday: Closed
The Orthopaedic CentreDr Tan Chyn HongMount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, 38 Irrawaddy Road, #09-42 Singapore 329563
Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Sun & Public Holiday: Closed
Centre for Hand and Reconstructive MicrosurgeryDr Lim Beng HaiMount Elizabeth Medical Centre
3 Mount Elizabeth # 06-05, Singapore 228510
 
Paragon Medical Suites
290 Orchard Road #09-08, Singapore 238859
Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Sun & Public Holiday: Closed
Hand Surgery AssociatesDr Andrew YamMount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, 38 Irrawaddy Road #10-51/52/53, Singapore 329563Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Sun & Public Holiday: Closed

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