A Trusted Hand & Wrist Specialist Serving Active Individuals in the McLean, VA, Area

Athletic woman rubbing her painful hand A hand specialist is an orthopedic doctor who focuses his or her practice on evaluating, diagnosing, treating and preventing disorders of the hand, wrist and forearm. Through extensive education and experience, a hand specialist has acquired a profound understanding of these intricate structures, which consist of complex networks of nerves, blood vessels, muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones and joints. If you have a hand condition or injury that is causing you pain or interfering with your daily activities, it might be time to see a specialist for the expert care you need. In the McLean, Virginia, area, you can consult with Dr. Cassie G. Root, a fellowship-trained hand and wrist specialist who practices at Nirschl Orthopaedic Center (NOC). Known for taking a personalized approach to orthopedic care, Dr. Root enjoys forming trusted relationships with her patients while guiding them through their initial diagnosis, conservative treatment and, when necessary, surgery and post-operative rehabilitation.

Advanced Procedures & Techniques

Dr. Root provides a full range of the latest treatment options for many hand and wrist conditions. Some of her specialties include:

  • Ultrasound-guided injections
  • Ganglion cyst excision
  • Tendon reconstruction
  • Complex ligament repairs, revision and reconstruction
  • Carpal tunnel release
  • DeQuervain’s release
  • Dupuytren’s contracture release
  • Trigger finger release
  • Wrist arthroscopy
  • Fracture surgery
  • Microvascular surgery
  • Joint replacement surgery

The optimal treatment approach for a hand condition can vary depending on the specific diagnosis. Usually, Dr. Root will suggest starting with nonsurgical methods such as medications, splinting, hand therapy or injections. However, she may suggest surgery if conservative therapies do not produce sufficient results, or initially to address severe damage that requires repair or reconstruction. If disruptive pain, stiffness or dysfunction has left you searching for a reputable hand and wrist specialist, you can turn with confidence to Nirschl Orthopaedic Center. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Root at our comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine center near McLean, Virginia. We pride ourselves on delivering the high level of patient-centered care that only an independent practice can offer.