At Atlantic Surgical Associates, we strive to provide effective treatment options for a variety of conditions. Dr. Volshteyn is a microsurgeon who can reconstruct intricate nerve and musculature systems in areas like the hands. Below we analyze what makes a microsurgeon different and how they help restore function after serious injury.
What is microsurgery?
Microsurgery is a discipline that works with transplant tissue or the reattachment of amputated parts. The other part of this field is the utilization of a binocular microscope called a diploscope that allows the surgeon and assistant to perform surgery at a magnification of 4 to 40 times power. This allows them to view small structures such as arteries, veins, and nerves.
Depending on the type of surgery needed, microsurgery may be the highest quality care needed to restore the function of your limbs and muscle and nerve structures. Dr. Volshteyn has participated in microsurgery fellowships and has received specialized training in the field in order to achieve the skill level needed to perform this type of surgery.
What does it treat?
Dr. Volshteyn is a surgeon that is dedicated to the repair of complex soft tissue injuries, from facial fractures to amputations. Microsurgery allows him to accurately repair amputations and to ensure all the connections involved are properly matched. It is important to reestablish blood flow to the severed nerves and vessels to restore form and function to individuals impacted by serious trauma, cancer, or congenital disabilities.
This discipline allows surgeons to create finer stitches and repair transected blood vessels and nerves. If you’ve damaged your tendon in your knee or have severed a limb, microsurgery restores the internal structures that allow your injury to heal and function properly. Transplanted healthy tissue from a donor site known as a free flap is applied to the site after blood circulation is restored. Severed fingers, hands, arms, or other body parts are saved by reconnecting vessels and nerves. Microsurgeons apply specific techniques while using the diploscope to ensure precise incisions and re-connections to save these injured body parts.
Dr. Volshteyn and the team at Atlantic Surgical Associates provide a variety of surgical procedures including reconstructive microsurgery. For more information about our services or to schedule a consultation, contact our West Long Branch practice today!