Dr. Jay S. Talsania MD
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
250 Cetronia Road Suite 303 Allentown PA, 18104Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Jay Talsania is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Allentown, PA. Dr. Talsania specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Talsania tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Prior to attending medical school, Dr. Talsania received an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. This combination of engineering and medicine gives him a unique perspective in the treatment of his patients because he has such a strong understanding of the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system. A native of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Dr. Talsania was the first fellowship-trained hand surgeon in the Lehigh Valley and joined OAA in 1997. His practice is devoted to the management of the hand and upper extremities. He has extensive experience in the surgical and non-surgical care of: fractures of the elbow, forearm, wrist and hand; arthritis of the wrist, thumb and fingers; flexor and extensor tendon injuries; chronic and acute wrist pain and tendonitis problems; nerve compression syndromes (cubital, carpal and radial tunnel); tumors, infections, and reconstruction of arthritic conditions. Dr. Talsania is committed to research and education and has published several articles on hand surgery topics. His research has also been published in peer review journals. Most importantly, Dr. Talsania is committed to patient education, as well as educating the community, physicians and therapists in the recognition and treatment of hand disorders.
Education and Training
Bucknell University BS in Mechanical Engineering 1986
Temple University Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Residency 1996
Thomas Jefferson University / Philadelphia Hand Center Hand Surgery Fellowship 1997
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1991
Temple University School of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Dr. Jay S. Talsania MD's Expert Contributions
What is the reason for the bulge in my wrist?
I can only answer this question with a broad brush stroke. A bulge can be one of several things, the most common is a ganglion cyst (benign sac of fluid) that can develop. Other reasons for masses can be tenosynovitis (inflammation surrounding the tendons), and then many other types of tumors. I am not aware of any of these involving "oil accumulation." It should be evaluated by a medical professional, after a history and proper physical exam. Often, an aspiration with a needle can confirm the diagnosis. If not, further work up may be necessary. There can be malignant lesions in the wrist and hand, but they are very rare. READ MORE
Are my symptoms a sign of nerve compression?
This sounds like symptoms of nerve compression. Typically, if it involves the thumb, index, and long fingers, this can be a pinched nerve at the cervical spine or, more commonly, carpal tunnel. If it has only been going on for several days, I would recommend a very simple approach, a wrist splint on each wrist at night. These can be purchased over the counter. If symptoms continue over another week or two despite splinting, I would recommend you see a hand surgeon for a history and examination. There are other reasons for pins and needles. Online questions can only be answered in generic ways as, without a thorough history and examination, it is impossible to give an accurate diagnosis. Many nerve compression problems do not require surgery. READ MORE
How long does it take for a wrist fracture to heal?
This is a very broad question and there are several important pieces of information that are critical to know. Factors that I need to know to better answer are what bone is broken, how old you are, do you smoke, was the fracture displaced, did you have surgery to align the bone, etc. If you are relatively young and healthy and had a non displaced distal radius fracture (the end of the large bone at the wrist), don't smoke, the bone can heal typically between 6 and 8 weeks. On the other hand, if you broke your scaphoid bone, which is common in falls in younger people, despite casting and not smoking, the bone may not heal at all. My suggestions are to follow your doctor's advice, as he or she has the ability to examine you for tenderness, look at your X-rays, and know your history. READ MORE
I have been diagnosed with trigger finger syndrome. What is the course of treatment for this?
I recently posted a review video of this exact topic on my Facebook page...jay talsania hand surgery. Literature supports that about 50 % of people with a trigger finger get better with a simple cortisone injection to the sheath. One can also try a trigger splint available on line. If conservative treatment with a shot or two and splinting doesn't work, an outpatient release is performed with very predictable outcomes is performed. Please watch my video and let me know your thoughts. READ MORE
I am experiencing stiffness in my finger after an injury. What could be the reason?
This is a common complaint after and injury. First, it is important to evaluate what has been injured. Often a simple sprain (ligament injury) can cause a lot of swelling and inhibit motion, but it is imperative to see a physician to make sure there has not been a fracture or significant ligament or tendon injury before proceeding with treatment. X-rays and a physical exam are critical in determinin what structures have been injured. If it truly is just a "jammed" finger, edema control (getting rid of the swelling ) and early motion is important. If you are stiff because there has been a fracture, one has to make sure it is a stable injury and early motion is acceptable or perhaps it needs to be addressed surgically. I apologize for answering so broadly but the differential diagnosis for why someone is stiff one week after injury is so encompassing. I have seen patients who thought it was a simple "jammed finger" yet had a obvious dislocation or tendon avulsion that needed immediate attention. Please visit your local hand surgeon. READ MORE
After a fracture my finger seems tilted. Why?
This is a good question. Did you have a surgical procedure? What bone was injured ? Sometimes surgeons will accept a slight deformity in a fracture as opposed to fixing the bone surgically, sometimes a fracture will settle or change position after the original injury X-ray. Often in hand injuries, there can be a rotational mal-alignment that makes the finger look crooked. What has your treating doctor told you and have you had a follow up X-ray? READ MORE
I have a ganglion cyst in my left wrist
It is important to make sure that indeed your mass is a ganglion (benign fluid filled mass). Typically your hand surgeon may check an X-ray and then try to transilluminate the mass with a penlight and/or aspirate with a needle to confirm its truly a ganglion. Most ganglions do not cause significant pain or dysfunction and rarely need to be removed surgically. If your mass is bothering you it should be evaluated. Assuming it is a ganglion, sometimes simple wrist splinting and / or aspiration can help your symptoms and many will resolve over time. Please go to ASSH.org (American Society for Surgery of the Hand) and read about ganglion cysts under common conditions , you can also find a fellowship trained hand surgeon near you for an evaluation. READ MORE
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
It is important to know your symptoms, for example are you constantly numb or is the numbness intermittent, do you have any motor weakness in your thumb or difficulty with opposition tasks, does your hand wake you from sleep? Have you had a nerve conduction / electromyograph study to determine severity of you carpal tunnel and confirm carpal tunnel . Assuming you have failed a night time splint, and assuming that you do not have any atrophy or constant numbness, one could consider a carpal tunnel steroid injection to give relief. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Surgery University of South Florida 2014 - 2018
Awards
- Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society 1991 Temple School of Medicine
- John Lachman Prize in Orthopedics 1991 Temple University School of Medicine
- Physician of the Year 2016 Lehigh Valley Business Journal
- Sir John Charnley Award in Orthopedic Surgery 2008 Arthritis Foundation
Treatments
- Joint Problems, Bone Problems
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Dupuytren's Contracture
Professional Memberships
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Association of Hand Surgery
Fellowships
- Thomas Jefferson University 1996
- Hand & Microvascula Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA 1996
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Guatemala Healing Hands Foundation
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