Hand Trauma Treatment From a Hand Specialist in Arlington, VA

Hand Trauma Arlington VAThe use of your hands is essential to countless daily tasks. Therefore, hand trauma can be severely debilitating. As an experienced hand and wrist specialist, Cassie G. Root, M.D., of Nirschl Orthopaedic Center (NOC) in Arlington, Virginia, understands your plight. Whether you have arthritis, tendinitis or a sprain, fracture or dislocation, Dr. Root can help you effectively manage your condition and get on with your life.

What to Do If a Hand Injury Occurs

Any hand trauma should be taken seriously. If you sustain a hand injury in an accident or while participating in sports, you should seek emergency medical attention in the event that you experience:

  • Intense pain
  • Severe swelling or bruising
  • Numbness or tingling sensations
  • A cold feeling in a finger, hand or wrist
  • An abnormal twist, bend or another deformity
  • A clicking or grating sound during movement
  • Uncontrollable bleeding

On the other hand, if you have mild to moderate pain that worsens with activity or is accompanied by swelling or loss of range of motion, your situation is likely not an emergency, but you should still consult with a hand specialist as soon as possible.

How Is Hand Trauma Treated?

At NOC, Dr. Root emphasizes nonsurgical treatment for hand injuries whenever possible. After determining the full extent of your hand injury, Dr. Root may suggest that you begin with conservative treatment techniques, such as rest and ice applications to help decrease swelling and inflammation. If necessary, she may also prescribe a pain reliever or anti-inflammatory medication and provide a splint, elastic bandage, or cast to keep your injury stable as it heals.

If you ultimately elect surgery to address your hand injury, you can confidently entrust your surgical care to Dr. Root, who has earned a Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. As a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and hand specialist, Dr. Root is highly skilled and experienced in performing the latest surgical techniques and procedures to address hand trauma.

Our entire team at Nirschl Orthopaedic Clinic proudly upholds a longstanding tradition of providing outstanding patient care. If you’d like to consult with Dr. Root, our hand specialist, please contact us at (703) 525-2200 to schedule an appointment at our office in Arlington, VA.