In the fast-paced environment of a hospital emergency room (ER), injuries to the hands and upper extremities are among the most common cases seen by medical professionals. From lacerations and fractures to complex traumatic injuries, the delicate nature of the hand requires specialized expertise for effective evaluation and treatment. Enter the hand surgeon on call, […]
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"I’ve just followed my feet and my interests during my training. I think the big fork in the road in choosing a specialty between plastic surgery and orthopedic surgery was always on my mind… And now I kind of get the best of both worlds where I’m a partner in an orthopedic group performing orthopedic hand surgery, but I’m also fully committed to performing plastic surgery, so I kind of beat the system.”
-DR. SAM FULLER
As a Board-Certified Hand Surgeon, I frequently encounter patients who have sustained distal radius fractures, which are among the most common types of fractures involving the wrist. These injuries can occur due to various causes, including falls, sports injuries, and motor vehicle accidents. Treating distal radius fractures requires careful consideration of factors such as fracture […]
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) affects millions of people worldwide, causing discomfort, pain, and numbness in the hands and wrists. For those suffering from this condition, finding effective treatment options is crucial to restoring mobility and improving quality of life. One such treatment gaining popularity is endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR), a minimally invasive surgical procedure […]
