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Treatments for Wrist Pain

Wrist pain treatments vary depending on several factors: the diagnosis, the severity of the symptoms, and the patient’s overall health. If you want specialized medical care and treatment that works for your wrist pain, then it is in your best interest to see an experienced orthopedic hand surgeon. This type of specialized doctor is highly… 

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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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Orthopedic Surgeon vs. Neurosurgeon: Which Doctor is Right for You?

Patients who are considering spine surgery may be surprised to learn that there are two specialists that operate on the spine — orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons. Both specialists diagnose and treat issues of the spine using non-invasive, minimally invasive, and surgical treatments. So, how do you know which doctor is right for you? All patients… 

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Choosing a Shoulder Surgeon

When it comes to musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, only the best orthopedic specialists should be considered. As such, if you are suffering from a shoulder injury or painful symptoms that need to be diagnosed, take time to choose the right shoulder surgeon for yourself. Here are some tips on how to choose the best shoulder… 

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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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Important Shoulder Tips For Golfers

Golfing is a great way to relax and unwind. Whatever your motivations are for playing the game, don’t neglect to protect your arms and shoulders, which are used a lot during play. Issues such as rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, shoulder joint instability, and shoulder osteoarthritis can result from poor practices when playing golf. Take… 

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How Can a Shoulder Doctor Help Me with My Arthritis?

Shoulder arthritis occurs when the cartilage in the shoulder starts to wear away on its surface and eventually in its deeper layers, causing pain, stiffness, and sometimes, a grinding sensation in the shoulder. If you have shoulder arthritis, your best course of action is to see a shoulder doctor, who can help you effectively manage… 

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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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Do I Need to See an Orthopedic Surgeon for My Shoulder?

Your shoulder is a marvel of complex design and function, and it has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the human body. Because it is so flexible and is used throughout the day for just about everything you do, you can easily develop shoulder pain. Indeed, shoulder pain plagues about 9% of… 

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Dr. Steve Meadows is a board-certified orthopedic hand surgeon in Palm Beach County. Dr. Meadows specializes in Hand & Wrist, Shoulder & Elbow, and Stem Cell & PRP Therapy.

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