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Dr. Daniel Penello, M.D. MBA
Hand Surgeon | Surgery of the Hand
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #808080; font-family: Overpass, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: #f2f2f0;"><strong>Dr. Penello</strong> is and Orthopaedic Surgeron with subspecialty training in treating dosrders of the Hand, Wrist and Elbow. He graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at York University in Toronto, Canada. He earned his medical degree from The University of Toronto with honors in 2002. He was admitted to the esteemed Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He then completed his internship and Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at The University of Toronto where he was recognized for his academic achievement and teaching ability. This garnered him several awards, such as the Humanitarianism award and the prestigious Top Doctor Award in 2012 and in 2020 for surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #808080; font-family: Overpass, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: #f2f2f0;">His dedication to health policy, process improvement and commercialization of medical devices led him to receive a Health Sector MBA at The Rotman School of Management in Toronto during his residency. He then completed a Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, in Cleveland, Ohio.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #808080; font-family: Overpass, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: #f2f2f0;"><strong>Dr. Penello</strong> has been involved with numerous research projects. He has also authored and co-authored publications in the United States and Canada.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #808080; font-family: Overpass, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: #f2f2f0;">His dedication to health policy, process improvement and commercialization of medical devices led him to receive a Health Sector MBA at The Rotman School of Management in Toronto during his residency. He then completed a Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, in Cleveland, Ohio.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #808080; font-family: Overpass, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: #f2f2f0;"><strong>Dr. Penello</strong> has been involved with numerous research projects. He has also authored and co-authored publications in the United States and Canada.</p>
29 years
Experience
Dr. Daniel Penello, M.D. MBA
- Largo, FL
- York University
- Accepting new patients
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Will I be sedated during my hand surgery?
Hello, The anesthetic plan is based upon your specific medical situation, and a discussion between yourself, the anesthesiologist, and the surgeon. However, generally speaking READ MORE
Hello,
The anesthetic plan is based upon your specific medical situation, and a discussion between yourself, the anesthesiologist, and the surgeon. However, generally speaking most hand surgeries are performed using a regional anesthetic combined with IV sedation rather than general anesthesia. Certain minor procedures may be performed under local anesthesia only without the need for sedation.
Daniel
The anesthetic plan is based upon your specific medical situation, and a discussion between yourself, the anesthesiologist, and the surgeon. However, generally speaking most hand surgeries are performed using a regional anesthetic combined with IV sedation rather than general anesthesia. Certain minor procedures may be performed under local anesthesia only without the need for sedation.
Daniel
What is the best way to recover following wrist surgery?
Hello,
Thank you for your question. There are many types of wrist surgeries and the recovery process for each one can be very different. For example, recovery following a carpal READ MORE
Hello,
Thank you for your question. There are many types of wrist surgeries and the recovery process for each one can be very different. For example, recovery following a carpal tunnel release is very different than recovering from repair of a broken bone or torn ligament. Is there a particular type of wrist surgery you are inquiring about? It would be important to keep your hand elevated, manage your pain appropriately, eat a healthy diet, and follow your surgeon's postoperative instructions carefully.
Daniel
Thank you for your question. There are many types of wrist surgeries and the recovery process for each one can be very different. For example, recovery following a carpal tunnel release is very different than recovering from repair of a broken bone or torn ligament. Is there a particular type of wrist surgery you are inquiring about? It would be important to keep your hand elevated, manage your pain appropriately, eat a healthy diet, and follow your surgeon's postoperative instructions carefully.
Daniel
What type of anesthesia is used for hand nerve surgery?
Thank you for your question. In most cases, hand nerve surgery such as digital nerve repair, and carpal tunnel release can be done under local anesthesia. That is, local anesthetic READ MORE
Thank you for your question. In most cases, hand nerve surgery such as digital nerve repair, and carpal tunnel release can be done under local anesthesia. That is, local anesthetic is injected into the hand so you do not feel the procedure but remain awake and alert. Occasionally, patients may wish to receive some IV sedation (so they are not aware of what is happening g) as well, but that is optional.
Daniel
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What is the best surgery for hand spasms?
Hello, There are many different causes of hand spasms. An internal medicine specialist can evaluate for medical conditions that may be treatable with medications or Botox. From READ MORE
Hello,
There are many different causes of hand spasms. An internal medicine specialist can evaluate for medical conditions that may be treatable with medications or Botox. From a hand surgery perspective, compressed nerves, either due to carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, or a pinched nerve in the neck can also cause occasional hand spasms. In these cases, nerve decompression surgery in the appropriate location ( wrist, elbow, neck) can be helpful. The first step is establishing a diagnosis and understanding why the spasms are occurring.
Daniel
There are many different causes of hand spasms. An internal medicine specialist can evaluate for medical conditions that may be treatable with medications or Botox. From a hand surgery perspective, compressed nerves, either due to carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, or a pinched nerve in the neck can also cause occasional hand spasms. In these cases, nerve decompression surgery in the appropriate location ( wrist, elbow, neck) can be helpful. The first step is establishing a diagnosis and understanding why the spasms are occurring.
Daniel
How long does hand surgery take under anesthesia?
Hello,
There are MANY types of hand surgeries which vary in length depending on the specific condition being treated. Carpal Tunnel Release surgery takes less than 15 minutes READ MORE
Hello,
There are MANY types of hand surgeries which vary in length depending on the specific condition being treated. Carpal Tunnel Release surgery takes less than 15 minutes of actual surgical time. However, patients are asked to arrive about 60 minutes before their scheduled surgery, and are observed in the recovery room after surgery for a variable amount of time before being discharged. In all, the entire surgical experience for a simple surgery such as a Carpal Tunnel Release is approximately 3 hours.
There are MANY types of hand surgeries which vary in length depending on the specific condition being treated. Carpal Tunnel Release surgery takes less than 15 minutes of actual surgical time. However, patients are asked to arrive about 60 minutes before their scheduled surgery, and are observed in the recovery room after surgery for a variable amount of time before being discharged. In all, the entire surgical experience for a simple surgery such as a Carpal Tunnel Release is approximately 3 hours.
Are men and women are at equal risk for developing carpal tunnel syndrome?
Hello, That’s a great question. Research has consistently demonstrated that women are at greater risk for developing carpal tunnel syndrome compared to men. Possible reasons include READ MORE
Hello,
That’s a great question. Research has consistently demonstrated that women are at greater risk for developing carpal tunnel syndrome compared to men. Possible reasons include smaller carpal tunnel/wrist diameters, as well as hormonal changes that can influence fluid balance within the body.
Sincerely,
Daniel Penello
That’s a great question. Research has consistently demonstrated that women are at greater risk for developing carpal tunnel syndrome compared to men. Possible reasons include smaller carpal tunnel/wrist diameters, as well as hormonal changes that can influence fluid balance within the body.
Sincerely,
Daniel Penello
