Specialist assessment and surgery for your hand and wrist may be covered by ACC.
Hand & Wrist Surgery
With a wealth of specialised training and surgical experience, Chris Powell excels at treating problems with the appearance or function of hands and wrists. Surgical treatments include procedures to improve the effects of degenerative conditions such as Carpal tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren’s disease or arthritis as well as hand and wrist problems caused by injuries. Chris Powell excels at treating problems with the form and function of hands and wrists.
Hand & Wrist Surgery Procedures
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Hand surgeons generally come from plastic surgery or orthopaedic training backgrounds. Mr Powell happens to be one from a plastic surgical background. However, his uniquely broad training means that he is well versed in all hand surgical techniques including those which traditionally were more associated with “orthopaedic” hand surgeons.
In general ACC will cover treatment (including hand therapy and surgery) for any injury related to an accident that has been lodged with ACC. Conditions that are considered “chronic” or “degenerative” are not covered. However, the cause of a hand ailment is not often clear. As cases are not always clear Mr Powell will be able to offer an assessment and advice to support a claim where appropriate.
Yes. Most medical insurance companies will provide cover for treatment of “chronic” conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytrens Contracture and Arthritis. Typically, those cases which have arisen due to an accident or injury will be covered by ACC. As many cases are not always clear Mr Powell will be able to offer an assessment and advice to support a claim where appropriate.
At Northland Plastic Surgery, we provide high quality, professional and personalised care.