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Beverly Hills, California 90210
Wilmington
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Wilmington, California 90744
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Our hands are an intricate arrangement of bone, muscle, nerves, and
other tissues. They are also one of the more injured parts of the
body due to their nearly constant use. Accidental damage can easily
break delicate bones, and our hands are susceptible to diseases such
as Dupuytren's that can impair our use of them. When your hands hurt
or have suffered any damage, a hand surgeon should be consulted to
correct any damage and regain function.
| Animal and Human Bites |
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Bites to the hand can easily become infected. If left untreated, tissue
loss is a possibility and other severe consequences can occur. Every
bite should be promptly examined by a doctor, who can cleanse the
wound much better than you can at home.
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| Brachial Plexus Injury |
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Any interruption to this network of nerves that run from the spinal
cord to the tips of the fingers can cause loss of sensation. The nerves
run close to the skin through the palm and can be easily cut. Surgery
can often repair severed nerves and restore feeling.
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| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
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This condition, which often arises from repetitive motions, can produce
pain throughout the hand when the wrist is used. Surgery can repair
the tunnel through which the tendon moves, or splints or other non-surgical
procedures can help alleviate the symptoms.
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| Congenital Hand Differences |
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Hands may not form properly when the fetus develops from a variety
of causes. Many atypical results can be corrected through surgery,
and cosmetic differences from normal can be removed.
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| De Quervain's Tendonitis |
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Also called tenosynovitis, this condition results when the tendons
located at the base of the thumb become irritated. It is frequently
associated with new mothers who have to use their hands in new or
awkward ways to care for an infant.
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| Dupuytren's Disease |
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The first symptom of this disease is frequently lumps or pits that
appear in the palm, followed by the appearance of cords that run to
the middle finger or thumb and cause these to bend inward. Hand surgery,
if needed, can often correct the problem and restore most use of the
hand.
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| Extensor Tendon Injuries |
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These tendons lay just below the skin and are used when we straighten
our fingers. This location makes them susceptible to cuts and other
injuries, but a hand surgeon may be able to repair them if they've
been severed or damaged.
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| Fireworks Accident |
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Holding lit fireworks in your hand is a recipe for disaster. Explosives
can unexpectedly and permanently destroy bones and the soft tissues
of the hand. When it comes time to celebrate, leave it to the professionals!
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| Flexor Tendon Injuries |
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When these tendons are cut or damaged, it may be painful or impossible
to move your fingers. If a tendon has been cut in an accident, it
may be repairable by a hand surgeon.
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| Hand Fractures |
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We use our hands almost constantly, and often in dangerous ways or
places. The many bones in our hands are all subject to breaking, and
any crushing blow may break one or more of them. If any severe blow
is experienced, a hand doctor should examine your hand to determine
the extent of damage.
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| Hand Infections |
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Hands are subject to a number of infections. Some of these come from
environmental sources and others can appear after any cut or injury.
You should have any hand infection immediately examined by a hand
doctor, who may be able to save sensitive tissues from permanent damage.
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| Nerve Injuries of the Hand |
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Our hands have more nerve endings per square inch than any other part
of our bodies. Any of these nerves or the sheaths they travel through
can be cut, but surgery on them can often restore loss sensations.
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| Osteoarthritis of the Hand |
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When arthritis strikes any of the connections between any of the bones
in the hand, pain, swelling, and stiffness can result. Any arthritis
in the hand is very noticeable, primarily because our hands are used
so often. After examining your hand, your hand doctor may recommend
any of a variety of treatments, ranging from modifying hand movements,
through splints, and up to surgery.
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| Prosthetics and Amputation |
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Hand replacement can often provide the return of necessary movements
and functions. Prosthetic devices can be cosmetically excellent and
can even include paintable nails.
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| Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy |
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The causes of this condition are frequently a mystery, but its painful
sensations have to be treated seriously. Often the result of a misfiring
nerve that continually or frequently sends a signal indicating excessive
heat or pain, treatment is possible.
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| Rheumatoid Arthritis |
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Swollen, painful joints can often be treated. Your hand doctor can
examine your hand and determine the best course of action for restoring
active use of your hands and a return to a full, quality life.
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| Tendon Transfer Surgery |
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When a cut or damaged tendon cannot be fixed, it is sometimes possible
to replace its lost function. In this procedure, the bone that can
no longer be moved by the injured tendon receives a working one and
function is restored.
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| Vascular Disorders |
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Any injury to the system of veins and arteries can have serious consequences.
Both surgical and non-surgical means can be used to repair or replace
damaged tissues.
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