Receive Exceptional Care From a Hand Specialist Near Tysons Corner, VA
Nirschl Orthopaedic Center (NOC) offers unparalleled care for hand and wrist conditions ranging from the common to the complex. Dr. Cassie G. Root, our accomplished hand specialist, brings her wealth of expertise and unique touch to our private orthopedic practice near Tysons Corner, Virginia.
By completing intensive fellowship training, Dr. Root honed her skills in treating intricate hand and wrist injuries. She provides holistic and top-tier care for each patient, beginning with their initial diagnosis and continuing through their conservative treatment and, if necessary, surgical intervention and post-operative rehabilitation.
Traditional and Innovative Treatment Approaches
As a hand specialist, Dr. Root adeptly manages various conditions, including:
- Repetitive stress injuries (entrapment neuropathy) – Employing cutting-edge conservative methodologies and minimally invasive surgical techniques, Dr. Root addresses conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome and radial tunnel syndrome.
- Arthritis, sports-related injuries, fractures and hand traumas – For severe discomfort or dysfunction, Dr. Root offers solutions spanning from ultrasound-guided injections to tendon reconstruction, microvascular surgery and joint replacement.
- Dupuytren’s contracture – To address curled fingers, Dr. Root may suggest needle aponeurotomy, an in-office procedure that involves injecting medication into the hand and using the needle to weaken thickened tissue cords.
Collaboration for Comprehensive Recovery
Led by our distinguished hand specialist, your rehabilitation journey at NOC may include physical therapy at Virginia Sportsmedicine Institute (VSI), an integral part of our practice. Through this dynamic alliance, we help many patients regain their hand function and dexterity following an injury or surgery.
When you turn to NOC and VSI, you will benefit from orthopedic expertise, innovation, and dedication. Our practitioners regularly earn their place on the esteemed roster of “Top Doctors” in Northern Virginia, as recognized by Washingtonian Magazine.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with our hand specialist, Dr. Cassie Root, contact Nirschl Orthopaedic Center at (703) 525-2200 today. Our practice is conveniently located near Tysons Corner, VA.