Drive around town and chances are you’ll see lots of buildings belonging to doctors and dentists – many of whom are specialists in their own specific fields.
At Midwest Hand Therapy and Macomb Hand Surgery we’re often asked “What is a hand specialist?” … “What exactly does a hand specialist treat?” And most importantly, “Can you help me with my specific condition?”
A hand specialist is a term used to describe a hand surgeon; you may have also heard of them referred to as “orthopedists.” Hand specialists specialize in the orthopedic or plastic surgery of the hand, fingers wrist and forearm. Some orthopedists, such as Dr. Rehman, also specialize in elbow and shoulder conditions.
Now, before you get nervous or think that a “hand surgeon” may not be the right doctor for you, understand that a hand surgeon does not just do surgery. They care for a variety of conditions with and without surgery. They truly are specialists of the hand.
Hand specialists treat:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tennis/Golfer’s Elbow
- Fractures
- Dislocations
- Sprains
- Strains
- Phalanx & Fingertip Injuries
- Crush Injuries
- Tissue Loss
- Amputations
- Extensor Tendons
- Flexor Tendons
- Scar Management
- Nerve Compression Syndromes
- Tendon & Nerve Injuries
- Joint Replacements
- Sports Injuries
- Replants
- And More!
And, hand surgeons will often recommend non-surgical treatment such as hand therapy to treat many of the above-mentioned conditions. If you have experienced an injury or are currently experiencing discomfort, pain, or lack of motion, contact our team.
Even if something within your hand, wrist or forearm just “doesn’t feel right,” it is best to consult a hand specialist. A certified hand specialist can identify and treat the condition before it progresses into something worse.
