Consult With a Fellowship-Trained Hand Specialist Near Great Falls, VA

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If you are seeking medical attention for severe or chronic hand pain, you will find comprehensive and leading-edge care at Nirschl Orthopaedic Center (NOC) near Great Falls, Virginia. Our experienced hand specialist, Dr. Cassie G. Root, completed an accredited fellowship training program for orthopedic surgeons with a concentration on the treatment of injuries of the hand and wrist. Welcoming both adult and pediatric patients, Dr. Root enjoys forming trusted relationships with her patients while guiding them through their initial diagnosis and conservative treatment, and when necessary, surgery and post-operative rehabilitation therapy.

Traditional & Innovative Treatments for Hand & Wrist Conditions

As a hand specialist, Dr. Root diagnoses and treats a wide range of medical conditions, including:

  • Repetitive stress injuries (entrapment neuropathy) – Utilizing the latest conservative and minimally invasive surgical techniques, Dr. Root treats carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome and radial tunnel syndrome.
  • Arthritis, sports-related injuries, fractures and other hand trauma – To address severe pain or dysfunction, Dr. Root may suggest ultrasound-guided injections, tendon reconstruction, microvascular surgery or joint replacement surgery.
  • Dupuytren’s contracture – To straighten curled fingers, Dr. Root may recommend needle aponeurotomy, an in-office procedure that involves injecting medication into the hand, then using a needle to weaken the thickened cords of tissue.

In addition to working with our renowned hand specialist, you can also work with the highly trained and certified physical therapists at Virginia Sportsmedicine Institute (VSI)—NOC’s physical therapy practice—to recover your hand function and dexterity following an injury or surgery.

You’re in Good Hands With NOC

At NOC and VSI, you will receive care delivered with the expertise, innovation and commitment you would expect from practitioners who are regularly included in the list of “Top Doctors” in Northern Virginia compiled by Washingtonian Magazine. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Root at our location near Great Falls, VA, contact Nirschl Orthopaedic Center at (703) 525-2200.