Surgeon
Harrison B. Solomon, MD
It depends on what caused the stretch and how long it was stretched. However, skin is resilient and will tighten up over time. However, wrinkles from age are permanent. There are cosmetic treatments Consult a cosmetic dermatologist.
No. Most of the time that is normal. There is no surgery for that. For further evaluation, contact a neurologist.
It depends on what is causing the nerve pain. Do you have a pinched nerve such as carpal tunnel syndrome? Treating the source of the nerve problem will treat the pain. Medications, such as neurontin, are only minimally helpful with lots of side effects.
Yes it does. But hands generally heal very well and the scarring is minimal.
It depends on the surgery. But it can last up to 6 months. And sometimes 1 year on occasion. Harrison Solomon, M.D.
Yes, it can. Also, keep in mind, the X-ray did not “miss” anything. The fracture, however, may not be visible to the radiologist or orthopedist with those particular images. I hope that helps answer the question. Harrison Solomon, M.D.
Ice! 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off. Harrison Solomon, M.D.
It’s hard to know. Usually that would be an injury. Or rarely an inflammatory condition. I would recommend a consult with your local hand surgeon. Harrison Solomon, M.D.
No, sir. There is no hand surgery for that. In some instances, there is brain surgery for that. You would need to consult a movement disorder neurology center. Harrison Solomon, M.D.
They will improve for at least one year. Moisture is helpful which can come in the form of lotions or various topicals. I like silicone gel pads. Another option, performed by cosmetic dermatologists, is laser. I hope that helps! Harrison Solomon, M.D.
In general, yes. If a qualified hand surgeon has recommended surgery then the likelihood is that it will help. There are lots of types of arthritis and many different surgeries. Surgery can definitely help with the symptoms of arthritis. Harrison Solomon, M.D.
It’s possible. I would recommend you first consult with a cosmetic dermatologist. Good luck! Harrison Solomon, M.D.
Sorry to hear that! Yes, of course. We take care of power tool and table saw injuries all the time. Make a visit to your local hand surgeon! Harrison Solomon, M.D.
Well, it completely depends on the type of surgery you are having. There is a wide variety of potential recovery times or limitations during recovery. Please check with your surgeon to get the details! Harrison Solomon, M.D.
It depends on the type of surgery you are having. It is usually not too painful, but discussing this with your surgeon to establish expectations is very important. Good luck! Harrison Solomon, M.D.
Yes, you can! Don't hesitate seeing a hand surgeon. Harrison Solomon, M.D.
It depends on the medicine. Usually 6-24 hours, but you need to ask your doctor. Harrison Solomon, M.D.
Well, it sounds like you should be evaluated by a hand surgeon. There is surgery that works well for carpal tunnel syndrome. However, if your main symptom is pain, you may not have carpal tunnel syndrome. Good luck! Harrison Solomon, M.D.
Not always. The answer to your question depends on the procedure being performed, the surgeon, and different patient factors. Some hand surgeries may be performed under straight local anesthesia, while others require a general anesthetic. I would recommend you discuss these options with your surgeon.
Your surgeon should advise you on this as it depends on the procedure. However, quite often patients may drive after local anesthesia. Harrison Solomon, M.D.