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<p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>Hand Surgery is a specialized field of [[surgery]] that deals with the complexities of the hand, wrist, and forearm. It encompasses a variety of procedures aimed at restoring hand and wrist function, treating injuries, and correcting deformities.<br /> <br /> === Overview ===<br /> [[Hand Surgery|Hand surgeons]] are trained to treat conditions affecting the bones, joints, connective tissues, muscles, blood vessels, and nerves of the hand and arm. They work to improve not only the functionality but also the appearance of hand and arm structures.<br /> <br /> [[File:Hand surgery.jpg|Hand surgery|left|400px]]<br /> <br /> === Conditions Treated ===<br /> Hand surgeons address a wide range of conditions, such as:<br /> * [[Carpal tunnel syndrome]]<br /> * [[Rheumatoid arthritis]] and [[osteoarthritis]] of the hand<br /> * [[Dupuytren&#039;s contracture]]<br /> * Congenital limb differences<br /> * [[Fractures]] and injuries of the hand and wrist<br /> * [[Tendon injuries]] and [[tendonitis]]<br /> * Nerve compression syndromes<br /> * [[Ganglion cysts]] and tumors of the hand and wrist<br /> <br /> === Procedures Performed ===<br /> Some of the surgical procedures in this specialty include:<br /> * Carpal tunnel release<br /> * Tendon repair<br /> * Reconstruction for rheumatoid hand deformities<br /> * Fracture fixation<br /> * Nerve repairs and nerve grafting<br /> * Microvascular surgery, such as reattachment of amputated fingers or hands<br /> <br /> === Subspecialties ===<br /> Within hand surgery, there are subspecialties focusing on:<br /> * [[Microsurgery]]<br /> * Orthopedic hand surgery<br /> * Plastic and reconstructive hand surgery<br /> <br /> === Training and Certification ===<br /> Training for hand surgery involves completing a residency in orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, or general surgery, followed by a specialized fellowship in hand surgery. Surgeons can obtain certification through the [[American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery]] or the [[American Board of Plastic Surgery]], often with an additional Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in hand surgery.<br /> <br /> === Interdisciplinary Collaboration ===<br /> Hand surgeons often collaborate with other specialists such as occupational therapists to provide comprehensive care that includes rehabilitation and physical therapy.<br /> <br /> === Innovations and Research ===<br /> Ongoing research in hand surgery includes advancements in prosthetic hand design, techniques for nerve regeneration, and innovations in minimally invasive surgery.<br /> <br /> == List of Hand Surgeons (USA) ==<br /> {{div col|colwidth=15em}}<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Alabama|Alabama]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Alaska|Alaska]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Arizona|Arizona]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Arkansas|Arkansas]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in California|California]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Colorado|Colorado]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Connecticut|Connecticut]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Delaware|Delaware]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Florida|Florida]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Georgia|Georgia]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Hawaii|Hawaii]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Idaho|Idaho]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Illinois|Illinois]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Indiana|Indiana]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Iowa|Iowa]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Kansas|Kansas]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Kentucky|Kentucky]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Louisiana|Louisiana]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Maine|Maine]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Maryland|Maryland]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Massachusetts|Massachusetts]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Michigan|Michigan]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Minnesota|Minnesota]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Mississippi|Mississippi]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Missouri|Missouri]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Montana|Montana]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Nebraska|Nebraska]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Nevada|Nevada]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in New Hampshire|New Hampshire]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in New Jersey|New Jersey]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in New Mexico|New Mexico]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in New York|New York]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in North Carolina|North Carolina]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in North Dakota|North Dakota]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Ohio|Ohio]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Oklahoma|Oklahoma]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Oregon|Oregon]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Rhode Island|Rhode Island]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in South Carolina|South Carolina]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in South Dakota|South Dakota]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Tennessee|Tennessee]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Texas|Texas]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Utah|Utah]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Vermont|Vermont]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Virginia|Virginia]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Washington|Washington]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in West Virginia|West Virginia]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Wisconsin|Wisconsin]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Wyoming|Wyoming]]<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039; US territories&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in American Samoa|American Samoa]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Guam|Guam]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Northern Mariana Islands|Northern Mariana Islands]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in Puerto Rico|Puerto Rico]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in U.S. Virgin Islands|U.S. Virgin Islands]]<br /> * [[:Category:Hand surgery providers in District of Columbia|District of Columbia]]<br /> {{div col end}}<br /> <br /> == See Also ==<br /> * [[Orthopedic Surgery]]<br /> * [[Plastic Surgery]]<br /> * [[Reconstructive Surgery]]<br /> * [[Occupational Therapy]]<br /> * [[Plastic surgery]]<br /> {{stub}}<br /> {{medicine}}<br /> {{Bone, cartilage, and joint procedures}}<br /> {{Authority control}}<br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Hand surgery}}<br /> [[Category:Surgery]]<br /> [[Category:Plastic surgery]]<br /> [[Category:Orthopedic surgical procedures]]<br /> [[Category:Hand]]</div>

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