Dr. Michael LeGeyt, MD, MBA
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
255 N Main St Bristol CT, 06010About
Dr. Micheal LeGeyt is a hand surgeon practicing in Bristol, CT. Dr. LeGeyt 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.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct 1992
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- 2001
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- 2003
Provider Details
Dr. Michael LeGeyt, MD, MBA's Expert Contributions
Removing permanent fiberwire stitches
Hellio, It is not typical to remove sutures from a repaired tendon and I am curious as to why you want them removed. Could you provide a little more detail? Thanks Dr. L READ MORE
Tingling hands
Hello, this is concerning for potentional injury to the cervical spine. I recommend you see a board-certifed fellowship-trained neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon with speicalty in spine surgery. Best, Dr. L READ MORE
Why
Hello, While i do not know the specifics of your injury, there are several indicaions to remove the nailplate or even remove the nailbed. More information would be needed. but generally speaking, nail injuries are left for a year after injury to see what the final appearance is before pursuing those options. The green discoloration and drainage are concerning. I recommend you see a board-certifed fellowship-trained hand surgeon Best, Dr. L READ MORE
What anesthesia is used for hand joint surgery?
Helllo, There are a variety of options for anesthesia for hand surgeon. I recommend you see a board-certifed fellowship-trained hand surgeon. Best, Dr. L READ MORE
Can surgery fix burn scars on the hand?
Helllo, There are a variety of options for scars after a burn injury to the hand. I recommend you see a board-certifed fellowship-trained hand surgeon. Best, Dr. L READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Incarcerated subhallucal sesamoid of the great toe: irreducible dislocation of the interphalangeal joint of the great toe by an accessory sesamoid bone.
- Aberrant position of the ulnar nerve and artery overlying the carpal canal.
- Nontraumatic compression of the common peroneal nerve: a case report and review of the literature.
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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