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Hand Surgery

When To Consider Visiting A Hand Surgeon?

Our hands play an important role in virtually everything we do, including getting dressed, driving, playing sports, carrying out work duties, and preparing meals. However, repetitive overuse of the hands, hand conditions, and injuries can cause damage to the hands. If you have injured your hand or are experiencing pain or reduced mobility, it may

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When To Visit A Hand Doctor?

There are a number of injuries, conditions, and disorders that can affect your hands and cause pain or reduced function. If you have a hand condition that is preventing you from carrying out your normal day to day activities, a hand doctor can help you find the solution. A hand doctor is an orthopedic doctor

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Common Types Of Hand Injuries

Our hands play an important role in most day to day activities including work responsibilities, home activities, and leisure activities. Hand injuries are very common and can cause pain and reduced function and make normal day to day activities difficult. Delaying diagnosis and treatment can result in long-term problems and a longer recovery period. Common

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Dupuytren’s Contracture

Dupuytren’s contracture is not painful, but it is frustrating and debilitating. It usually affects the small fingers on the hand: the pinky and occasionally also the ring finger. This condition usually occurs in just one hand, but it can affect both hands. It is simple to diagnose, marked by the complete inability to straighten the

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Dupuytren’s Contracture: What Is It?

Dupuytren’s contracture is a type of hand deformity. It happens when knots of tissue develop under the skin in the palm, and these knots develop into cords of tissue that pull on one or two fingers. This prevents straightening of those fingers, thereby reducing mobility and flexibility in the hand. Symptoms of Dupuytren’s Contracture Symptoms

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What Conditions Can an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon Treat?

Orthopedic surgeons specialize in surgical, minimally invasive, and therapeutic treatments for musculoskeletal system issues. The musculoskeletal system includes the body’s bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and related connective tissues. While orthopedic surgeons are able to perform many different kinds of procedures, orthopedic hand surgeons specialize in hand surgeries. They have devoted significant time to studying, examining,

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Do I Need to See a Hand Specialist for My Carpal Tunnel?

If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, you have probably wondered which type of doctor is best for treating your condition. Some people would tell you to see your primary care physician, while others may say an orthopedic physician would be preferred. Ideally, an orthopedic hand specialist would be your best choice in getting a correct

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