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Dr. Henry Carlos Vasconez, MD
Hand Surgeon
Dr. Henry Vasconez is a hand surgeon practicing in Lexington, KY. Dr. Vasconez specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
46 years
Experience
Dr. Henry Carlos Vasconez, MD
- Lexington, KY
- Univ Central Del Ecuador, Esc De Med, Fac De Cien Med, Quito, Ecuador
- Accepting new patients
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Crooked index finger surgery?
There is a wonderful Children’s Hospital in Seattle, allied with the U of Washington. Call for an appointment to see a pediatric hand surgeon. You can be proactive and send photos READ MORE
There is a wonderful Children’s Hospital in Seattle, allied with the U of Washington. Call for an appointment to see a pediatric hand surgeon. You can be proactive and send photos of the hand and fingers before making the trip from Colombia.
Henry Vasconez. MD
Henry Vasconez. MD
Is carpal tunnel surgery safe for a diabetic person?
Yes it is safe as long as the patient is well controlled for his diabetes, ie blood sugar and A1C. Diabetics actually have a tendency to develop compression neuropathies such READ MORE
Yes it is safe as long as the patient is well controlled for his diabetes, ie blood sugar and A1C. Diabetics actually have a tendency to develop compression neuropathies such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
My nephew is born with webbed hands. At what age can he do his surgery?
Usually after the age of one year unless there are special circumstances. If and when the webbed fingers start to show compromise such as crookedness, they should be released. READ MORE
Usually after the age of one year unless there are special circumstances. If and when the webbed fingers start to show compromise such as crookedness, they should be released.
