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What is a doctor that does hand surgery called?
An Orthopedist!
Why is part of hand numb after hand surgery?
Possibly because the surgeon cut a nerve.
How long does it take become a pediatric plastic surgeon?
A pediatric plastic surgeon is a surgeon who only specializes in surgery of children, a pediatric plastic surgeon does craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, etc. most pediatric plastic surgeons work in a children hospital
What doctor would you go to do carpel tunnel surgery?
This is done by an orthopaedic hand surgeon.
Who usually performs hand surgery?
usually performed by a microsurgeon, who may be a plastic surgeon (a surgeon with five years of general surgery training plus two years of plastic surgery training and another one to two years of training in microneurovascular surgery
What is the surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome called?
Carpel tunnel surgery is usually done by an orthopaedic surgeon. Other types of surgeons who perform carpal tunnel release surgery: - plastic surgeon - general surgeon specializing in hand surgery These three types of surgeons will often seek additional certification from groups like the American Society for Surgery of the hand (http://www.assh.org). They may have what is called a "Certificate of Additional Qualifications" in hand surgery, or CAQ. This certification or membership in the ASSH guarantees nothing in terms of quality, but indicates they have spent extra time and effort improving their education in the field of hand surgery and shows some degree of passion for treating your particular problem.
Do plastic and reconstructive surgeon's perform breast implant surgery?
Sometimes the surgeon who did the mastectomy can recommend a plastic surgeon. I had my reconstruction " tram flap" done by a plastic surgeon who is also a hand surgeon , he specilized in reconstruction and micro vascular surgery but also does facelifts and other plastic surgery. I had gone to 3 plastic sugeons for consultation, all were recommended, and picked the one that spend the most time with me, answered all my questions, explained everything in detail, pros and cons of the type of procedure I wanted.
What is the formal name for a hand doctor?
Depends on what you want done with the hand. Usually an Orthopedist for the bones. A dermatologist for the skin. A Plastic surgeon for skin repair. Or a neuro-muscular surgeon for crush injuries.
What is the surgical pros for carpal tunnel?
You SHOULD feel the difference right away and be one the road to recovery, me other hand has to have a second surgery done (last one was done in August) due to the first surgery was not successful, this time I have an actual hand surgeon doing it.
What is hand surgery?
Hand surgery deals with both surgical and non-surgical treatment of conditions and problems that may take place in the hand or upper extremity including injury and infection. Hand Medicine is a special interdisciplinary treatment that includes other specialist areas such as physiotherapy, neurology, rheumatology, radiotherapy, anaesthesia, and hand surgery to treat the hand area optimally. Prof Dr Robert Hierner is one of the most distinguished Hand Surgeon in Dubai.
Can a general surgeon operate on a child 2 yr old or only a pediatric surgeon?
A "general" surgeon means that he is one who is not specialized on any one particular area of practice (i.e.: he does 'general' surgery). They should be capable of operating on anyone, regardless of age. A 'pediatric' surgeon, on the other hand, is one who limits his practice strictly to children and does not take on adult patients. Depending on the surgery being performed one should be as capable as the other.
If you cut the tendons in your little finger will you regain control and if not can surgery fix it?
it is likely repairable. How easily is the serious question. Consult the best hand surgeon you can find.
