Type of Surgery
Surgeries performed on the hands and wrists emphasize the preservation of functionality, working to salvage the mechanics of the structures. Carpal tunnel surgeries are in particularly high demand right now, since that condition afflicts a large portion of the population. Reconstruction surgeries are also widely performed on trauma victims.
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Introduction to Hand and Wrist Surgery
Our hands play in invaluable role in the daily manipulation of objects. Whether it’s fitting a key into your front door or doing heavy lifting...
Finding a Hand and Wrist Surgeon
Who do you trust with the health of your hands and wrist? Small as these appendages may seem in the scheme of things, they perform a wide variety...
What to Expect on the Day of Surgery
Surgery can be somewhat frightening even for the bravest among us. You are only partially clothed, everywhere you look people are dressed in masks...
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Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that in 2001, 26,800 cases of carpal tunnel syndrome were reported in private industry. More than 44 percent of these cases resulted in 31 days or more away from work. 6
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