Surgery of the Hand 2086S0105X



Surgery of the Hand: This deals with surgical and non-surgical treatment of various conditions and issues that take place in the hand, including injury and infection. Hand surgery can be performed by plastic surgeons, orthopedic surgeons and general surgeons. Hand surgeons complete a large variety of operations including fracture repairs, releases, transfer and repair or tendons and reconstruction of injuries, congenital defects and rheumatoid deformities.

Taxonomy Code: 2086S0105X

Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Surgery | Surgery of the Hand


Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.

Surgery: This area of medicine is concerned with the specific treatment of disease, deformity and injury by physical operation. Most hospital have a surgical unit. Specific units might be Gastroentology, General, Oncology or Cardiovascular Surgery.

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