Experienced Hand Specialist Practicing Near Clarendon, VA

Are you searching for top-tier medical attention for acute or chronic hand pain? If so, look no further than Nirschl Orthopaedic Center (NOC) near Clarendon, Virginia. Dr. Cassie G. Root, our accomplished hand specialist, has completed an accredited fellowship training program for orthopedic surgeons with a special focus on hand and wrist injuries. Dr. Root forges a trusted relationship with each patient, expertly guiding them through their initial diagnosis, conservative treatment and, when necessary, surgical intervention and post-operative rehabilitation therapy.

A Multifaceted Approach to Hand and Wrist Conditions

As a dedicated hand specialist, Dr. Root diagnoses and treats an array of medical conditions, including:

  • Nerve compression and irritation (entrapment neuropathy) – Dr. Root employs the latest conservative and minimally invasive surgical techniques to treat repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome and radial tunnel syndrome.
  • Dupuytren’s contracture – Dr. Root offers an advanced solution for curled fingers known as needle aponeurotomy, an in-office procedure that involves medication injections into the hand followed by the use of a needle to weaken thickened cords of tissue.
  • Arthritis, sports-related injuries, fractures and other hand trauma – To address severe hand pain or dysfunction, Dr. Root may recommend any of several interventions, including ultrasound-guided injections, tendon reconstruction, microvascular surgery or joint replacement.

Collaborative Care with VSI

In addition to the esteemed hand specialist at NOC, you will have the opportunity to work with the certified physical therapists at Virginia Sportsmedicine Institute (VSI), our physical therapy practice. These highly trained professionals can help you regain your hand function and dexterity following an injury or surgical procedure.

Trust in Our Practice

At NOC and VSI, you can benefit from care that embodies expertise, innovation and compassion. Our practitioners are consistently recognized as “Top Doctors” in Northern Virginia by Washingtonian Magazine. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Root at our orthopedic and sports medicine center near Clarendon, VA, please contact us at (703) 525-2200. Your journey to exceptional hand care begins here.