Hand Surgeon
The hand and wrist are a unique area of the human body that is made up of bone, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, skin, and blood vessels. These elements must all be in good working order for the hand to function well. The relationship between all these structures is delicate and refined. An injury or disease can affect any or all of these structures and impair the use of the hand. That is why it is so important to see a Hand Surgeon or Hand Specialist if you have an injury.
A qualified hand specialist is trained to diagnose and treat all problems related to these different structures in the hand, wrist, and forearm.
When a problem takes place in the hand, care must be given to all the different types of tissues that make function of the hand possible. A hand specialist is specifically trained to give that care.
A hand surgeon also has expertise with problems of the elbow, arm, and shoulder. Common problems treated include:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tennis Elbow
- Wrist Pain
- Sports Injuries of the Hand and Wrist
- Fractures of the Hand, Wrist, and Forearm
- Trigger Finger
Other problems treated by hand specialists include arthritis, nerve and tendon injuries, and congenital limb differences (birth defects). Not all problems treated by a hand surgeon require surgery. A Hand specialist often recommends non-surgical treatments, such as medication, splints, physical therapy, or injections. If you have pain in your fingers, hand, wrist or arm, or if you have other upper-extremity related concerns, you should consult our hand surgeon Dr. Cassie Root.