ANAESTHETIC AND SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF LEPROSY PATIENTS UNDERGOING RECONSTRUCTIVE HAND SURGERY: A CASE SERIES WITH LITERATURE REVIEW

Dr. Kanika Prashar**, Dr. Rahul Uppal, Dr. Payal Shah and Anoop

ABSTRACT

Reconstructive hand surgeries are vital in restorin
g functionality and appearance in leprosy patients who suffer
from nerve damage induced deformities such as claw hand. These procedures not only improve manual dexterity
but also reduce stigma and dependency. This case series describes five cases of lepros y patients undergoing various
hand reconstructive procedures under different anaesthetic techniques. We discuss preoperative challenges,
intraoperative considerations, and postoperative care in the context of current literature.

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