


Hand surgery Treatment in La Madonnina Clinic
About the clinic
Hand surgery at Casa di Cura La Madonnina in Milan, Italy, addresses carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and complex fractures. Diagnostics typically cost around $100 for an X-ray, $300 for a CT scan, and $500 for a specialist visit on holidays. The clinic is part of the Gruppo San Donato network and holds ISO 9001 accreditation, providing a full pathway from rapid trauma care to specialized rehabilitation.
Dr. Antonio Brando leads the hand and upper limb surgery department with over 15 years of experience. He has performed 5,000+ procedures and is a pioneer in ultrasound-guided minimally invasive hand surgery. Dr. Brando holds a diploma in microsurgical techniques and is an active member of the Italian Hand Surgery Society and the AAOS. His expertise focuses on restoring hand function for athletes, musicians, and patients with chronic nerve conditions.
Diagnostic services and trauma care
The clinic features a Private Trauma Care service active 7 days a week for urgent hand injuries. Patients have access to high-resolution imaging technology, including an open-type 1.5T MRI and a 64-slice CT scan. The diagnostic phase identifies the exact cause of pain or loss of mobility in the wrist and fingers. Available evaluations include:
- Specialist hand surgery consultation. A professional assessment of nerve function and joint mobility.
- Diagnostic imaging. X-rays cost around $100, while MRI scans are approximately $500.
- Private trauma care visits. Rapid specialist consultations on weekdays cost around $400.
- Diagnostic arthroscopy. A minimally invasive look inside the joint to identify ligament or cartilage damage.
Minimally invasive and reconstructive surgery
The surgical department uses five operating rooms to perform both endoscopic and microsurgical procedures. These techniques use small incisions to reduce trauma and speed up the return to daily activities. Surgeons treat various conditions, from nerve compression to complex tendon injuries.
- Endoscopic median nerve decompression. This is the primary treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Endoscopic trigger finger treatment. A small release procedure to fix stenosing tenosynovitis.
- Operative arthroscopy. This allows the doctor to diagnose and treat wrist problems in one session.
- Trauma and reconstructive surgery. Specialist care for fractures, Dupuytren contracture, and joint cysts.
- Nerve and tendon repair. Microsurgery techniques used to restore sensation and movement after injury.
Integrated rehabilitation and recovery
Recovery at the clinic includes a specialized hand rehabilitation service. This program is integrated into the surgical pathway to help patients regain strength. The medical team uses modern technologies and custom thermoplastic splints designed for the patient's specific anatomy. For international patients, the clinic provides hotel-style rooms where family members can stay together during the recovery period. This supportive environment helps patients transition from surgery back to their professional or athletic activities.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy | Price on request | |
| Surgical treatment of valgus deformity | Price on request | |
| Reconstruction of foot joints and toes | Price on request | |
| Hallux valgus surgery | Price on request |
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La Madonnina Clinic: more details about the clinic
La Madonnina Private Hospital was founded in 1975. The hospital is part of San Donato, the most extensive Italian medical network. San Donato accepts over 4,000,000 patients annually.
LA MADONNINA HOSPITAL: BENEFITS AND STATISTICS
- Leading Italian doctors. San Donato best specialists with 20-year experience treat patients at La Madonnina. Doctors are the members of numerous medical organizations and authors of unique treatment methods.
- New diagnostic equipment. La Madonnina has a 64-section CT scan (computed tomography scanner) for an accurate examination of the brain, vessels, bones, and MRI 1.5 Tesla of the open type for people with claustrophobia and overweight diagnosing.
- VIP service. Each patient chooses an individual menu according to their preferences. All dishes are prepared in the restaurant on the territory of the hospital.
MEDICAL CHECK-UP
La Madonnina offers 3 types of health screening:
- Basic check-up includes diagnostic tests, lab analysis, 4-6 consultations with particular specialists. This check-up package helps to examine the general health condition and functioning of the principal organs and systems.
- The mini check-up is a shortened program that combines examinations for a particular group of organs or system — for example, cardiovascular system screening, female reproductive system or breast exam, male genital system check-up.
- Personalized check-up. The doctor develops this diagnostic program individually for each patient taking into account their pathologies (for example, diabetes or obesity).
Check-up lasts 1-2 days depending on the number of procedures.
OBESITY TREATMENT
La Madonnina doctors specialize in the obesity treatment in patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders.
They apply such surgical techniques and the latest developments as:
Elipse intragastric balloon

This is a particular cylinder filled with liquid. Doctors temporarily place it in the patient's stomach. Elipse reduces the stomach volume, and a patient eats less food in one sitting.
The balloon insertion does not require any incisions and anesthesia. Doctors put the balloon endoscopically and fill it with the liquid in the stomach.
The procedure is outpatient and takes only 10 minutes.
After the balloon insertion, a patient receives scales synchronized with the smartphone app via Bluetooth. The application allows a person together with doctor tracking the result of weight loss.
Elipse features:
- indication for insertion — body mass index (BMI) is 30-40
- balloon time-of-use — 4 months
- weight loss program duration — 6 months. Except for the insertion and removal of the balloon, the program includes working out with nutritionists and psychologists through a mobile app.
Orbera-365 intragastric balloon

This weight loss method is the most popular in the world today. Over 280,000 Orbera systems are sold.
Orbera-365 does not require surgery and anesthesia. The balloon is inserted endoscopically.
Orbera-365 features:
- indication for insertion — body mass index (BMI) is 27-50
- treatment duration — 12 months. During this time, a patient also works with nutritionists and psychologists.
PLASTIC SURGERY
The La Madonnina plastic surgeons team consists of leading Italian specialists in face, breast, abdomen and thighs surgeries.
Doctors use a computer model to achieve better results. This also allows patients to see the result of the procedure before the surgery and make changes in the program if necessary.
LA MADONNINA SERVICES FOR PATIENTS
Transfer
A transfer from the airport is paid additionally.
Accommodation
A patient chooses a hospital room according to their preferences. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, TV, safe, and free Wi-Fi.
The patient's family member can stay in the same room with a patient.

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