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  1. Hand Doctor

    HandHand doctors are orthopedic surgeons and specialists who … surgery or provide proper care involving these many small structures. Our hand care team at Advanced Orthopedics of …

  2. Structures of the Hand & Wrist

    … The hand and wrist are complex structures with three types of bones and 27 bones … There are also 35 muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the hand and wrist that support the broad range of joint …

  3. Hand Treatment Options

    … The goal of treatment for injuries and conditions of the hand and wrist is to relieve any discomfort you may have and … There are traditional treatments that are often used on the hand and wrist, such as casts, splints, and wraps, and … have been proven effective options for such delicate structures as the hand and wrist, just as they have helped …

  4. Work-Related Injuries and Workers’ Comp – Hand

    … problems involving nerves, tendons, muscles, and supporting structures. Follow the links below to learn more about … forceful, or prolonged exertions of the hands Rapid hand and wrist movement Frequent or heavy lifting, … and garment workers. Disorders that affect the hand, wrist and fingers are often seen in people in these …

  5. Sprains & Strains of the Hand & Wrist

    … are the two most common types of injuries affecting the hand and wrist. They occur as a result of excessive stress … painful, very swollen, and bruised, and the function of the hand and wrist will be limited. An avulsion fracture, in … also occur. Radiographic examination of the affected structures may be required to determine the extent of damage …

  6. Ligamentous Injuries of the Hand & Wrist

    … as a complete ligament tear. Ligaments, unlike other structures and organs of the body, do not have blood vessels … amount of pain and swelling and may make the use of your hand uncomfortable, but still possible. When hand ligaments tear, there is a tremendous amount of pain …

  7. Osteoarthritis of the Hand & Wrist

    … inflammation of arthritis continues and damage to the bony structures and cartilage increases. New bony outgrowths are … You may notice a grating sensation when the bones in the hand and wrist rub against each other. The left and right … may grow at the base of the fingers near the palm of the hand. As the disease progresses, the hand and fingers become …

  8. Ulnar Collateral Ligament Sprain of the Elbow

    … Numbness or tingling in the ring and little fingers and hand Clumsiness and weakness of hand grip Causes Ulnar collateral ligament … is resumed too soon after injury Injury to other structures of the elbow, including the cartilage of the …

  9. Orthopedic Trauma Doctor

    … related to the musculoskeletal system, which include structures such as the body's bones, muscles, tendons, … , care for traumatic spinal needs, our fellowship-trained hand surgeons, Dr. William Shelton and Dr. Brad Vogel , provide expert treatment for hand and upper extremity trauma, and our fellowship-trained …

  10. Shoulder

    … is to support, or anchor, the different positions of the hand and arm. The bony structures of the shoulder include the scapula, humerus, and …