Consult With an Experienced Hand & Wrist Specialist in Arlington, VA

Hand and Wrist Specialist Arlington VAEssential for performing countless daily tasks, your hands and wrists touch virtually every aspect of your life. These intricate structures are a fine orchestration of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves and blood vessels, all of which must work seamlessly together for optimal performance. An injury that affects any of these complex elements can limit the function of your hand or wrist and interfere with many activities you need or want to perform. That’s why specialist care is so important.

In Arlington, Virginia, you can consult with Cassie G. Root, MD, an experienced hand and wrist specialist at Nirschl Orthopaedic Center (NOC). Focusing her practice on hand, wrist, forearm and elbow conditions, Dr. Root is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who has earned a Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, as well as the trust and respect of her patients and peers.

When to See the Hand & Wrist Specialist at NOC

Due to the complexity of the hand and wrist, it’s a good idea to consult with a specialist if you experience hand or wrist pain, which may strike suddenly after trauma or develop gradually through repetitive use. Other symptoms to watch for include swelling, stiffness, numbness, tingling sensations and muscle weakness. Even if your discomfort is mild or the issue seems insignificant, an early diagnosis and conservative treatment may resolve it before it becomes a major problem – and possibly help you avoid surgery.

Hand & Wrist Conditions We Treat

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

Treatments We Offer

Dr. Root emphasizes nonsurgical treatment for hand and wrist conditions whenever possible, expertly guiding her patients through their initial diagnosis and conservative treatment program. Patients who ultimately elect surgery are in good “hands” with Dr. Root, who is highly skilled in performing the latest surgical techniques and procedures, including:

  • Arthroscopic wrist surgery
  • Carpal tunnel release
  • Complex ligament repair, revision and reconstruction
  • De Quervain’s tenosynovitis release
  • Flexor and extensor tendon injury treatment
  • Ganglion cyst excision
  • Tendon reconstruction
  • Trigger finger release
  • Xiaflex injections and needle aponeurotomy for Dupuytren’s contracture

Schedule a Consultation at NOC

Founded in 1974, NOC upholds a longstanding tradition of providing outstanding patient care. If you’d like to consult with our hand and wrist specialist, please contact us to schedule an appointment at our office in Arlington, VA.