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Hand surgery can be necessary to treat conditions or injuries when non-surgical treatments have been unsuccessful or if there is significant damage to the hand, which requires repair. As with any type of surgical procedure, pre and post op care is very important in order to have a successful recovery following surgery. There are a…
It is not every day that you find an orthopedic surgeon who is passionate about changing patients’ lives through skillful and effective treatment. In Delray Beach, Dr. Steve Meadows is a leading board-certified orthopedic surgeon with advanced training in hand and upper extremity surgery. Dr. Meadows is compassionate about helping patients with upper extremity problems….
We use our shoulders in most of our daily activities. In any of these activities, there are possibilities for strain or injury. Finding the right treatment that depends on the injury’s severity and the affected area, is crucial to regain our shoulder’s function and mobility. Minor injuries may only require conservative treatments such as the…
Sustaining a wrist injury can be detrimental to its function and can negatively affect your daily life. Because the hand and wrist have complex structures that work together, an injury or disorder in any component can have repercussions in functionality. Are you a candidate for wrist surgery? Surgery is often used to treat issues that…
Hand surgery is performed to restore the normal function of the hand and fingers. It is the first treatment option for severe hand trauma patients, and it is the best solution after less-invasive methods have not worked to repair the issue. Chronic hand conditions that do not improve with conservative measures, such as physical therapy…
The hand is a delicate part of the body. It contains a complex network of blood vessels, nerves, ligaments, and muscles. It also plays an integral role in our daily activities. Thus, it is essential not to ignore hand injuries and disorders. They can cause varying levels of pain and discomfort, loss of movement, and…
Your shoulders are the most flexible joints in your body, and you want to maintain that flexibility and range of motion as much as possible. The shoulder enables you to do so many things, from golfing to playing tennis to driving a car to just getting dressed. If you are enduring chronic shoulder pain, it…
Orthopedic surgeons specialize in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and have additional training in surgery. This means they can provide non-surgical and surgical treatments to patients. An orthopedic surgeon can specialize in specific parts of the body, such as the upper extremities or the lower extremities, and may specialize further in specific types of surgery,…
Ligaments are the tough yet flexible fibrous tissues that connect a bone to another bone, especially in a joint. They are located throughout your body and are part of the intricate network of tissues that keep your bones and joints in place. Your shoulders, hands, hips, knees, feet, and ankles all have ligaments which, with…
Determining when you need to see an orthopedic surgeon for chronic pain can be confusing. One of the most common reasons for this confusion is the misconception that orthopedic surgeons only perform surgery. This is simply not true. Orthopedic surgeons are experts of the musculoskeletal system and can diagnose, treat, and help prevent conditions and…
