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Miami, Florida is home to 15 practicing hand surgeons who have offices in 1 county and 11 zip codes, including zip codes 33176, 33143, 33136, 33156, 33173, 33155, 33150, 33133, 33131, 33126, and 33125.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Miami has a population of 386,417, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 hand surgeon for every 25,761 residents.
Florida’s warm and humid subtropical climate makes it a winter destination for many. Population in 2000 was 15,982,378, according to census statistics. Tallahassee, located in the north panhandle area, is the state capital. Tourism is a major industry in Florida, with Cape Canaveral, Disney World, the Everglades National Park, Universal Studios, the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast all destinations for visitors and residents. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and boating.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Florida has a population of 17,789,864. Of this population, 3,975,071 are under the age of 18 and 2,978,335 are at or above the age of 65.
Hand surgery may be performed by a general surgeon, an orthopedic surgeon, or a plastic surgeon after illness or injury, or to repair a congenital condition. A hand surgeon has special training in medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of healing the hand and arm, and sometimes recommends a non-surgical approach. The surgeon excels at diagnosis, preservation and restoration to the form and function of the hand, wrist and arm after disorders such as carpal tunnel, arthritis, fractures, tendonitis, or when amputation is required.
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, including carpel tunnel syndrome.
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