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Dr. Steve Meadows: A Highly Skilled Ligament Repair Specialist

Ligament injuries in the upper extremity are fairly common. The hand and shoulder, in particular, are highly susceptible to ligament injuries, often due to overuse in day-to-day activities. Symptoms of a ligament injury in the upper extremity often include local pain (depending on the specific area that sustained the injury), bruising, swelling, and stiffness. People… 

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What Conditions Can a Hand Surgeon Treat?

Our hands make everyday life possible. In both work and play, it’s easy to take our hands for granted. However, they are not immune to disease, overuse, and injury. If your hands get injured or damaged, it’s time to visit a hand surgeon in Boca Raton, FL. A hand surgeon can diagnose and treat a… 

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How To Heal Faster From Hand Surgery

Recovering from hand surgery needs preparation, diligence, and patience. If you are scheduled to undergo hand surgery, work closely with your health care team in order to have an optimal recovery. The goal of recovery is to give your hand what it needs to heal and fully regain function. This period is critical for surgery… 

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Hand Surgery: Frequently Asked Questions

Most hand conditions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and hand arthritis, improve with nonsurgical treatments. However, if it doesn’t, and the symptoms disrupt a patient’s daily living, their doctor may recommend hand surgery. When it comes to getting treatment for hand problems, make sure to choose one that is experienced in non-surgical and surgical treatments…. 

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Can an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon Perform Reconstructive Surgery?

Hand surgery is a blanket term that encompasses both plastic and reconstructive procedures for addressing problems and aesthetic imperfections of the hands. Orthopedic hand surgeons are experts in hand surgery, having undergone extensive, specialized training in the treatment of injuries and conditions that affect the hand and other components of the upper extremity. Orthopedic hand surgeons… 

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How Can a Ligament Repair Specialist Help You?

In every joint in the body, the two bones are connected by a thick tissue called a ligament. Ligaments are very similar to tendons, which connect a muscle to a bone. Ligaments enable you to move, perform daily tasks, and participate in physical activities. They serve the purpose of stabilizing your joint, yet they are… 

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Work-Related Injuries to the Upper Extremity

Think of activities that you do at work or at home. Chances are, you need your hands to do them. From typing and reading to eating, drinking, and driving, it’s obvious that we rely on our hands for almost everything. Unfortunately, our heavy reliance on our hands makes them vulnerable to injury. According to the… 

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Candidates for Hand Surgery

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… 

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Symptoms of Hand Arthritis

The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which is often called just “arthritis” because of its commonplace nature. Osteoarthritis is caused by the wearing-down of the protective cartilage in our joints between the bones, so it tends to appear most often as we get older and in athletes. Arthritis can affect any joint, including… 

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