Washington, D.C. (DC) Hand Surgery Doctors and Physicians
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Hand Surgery Information
Description
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.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses,
including carpel tunnel syndrome.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Washington, D.C. has
7 practicing
hand surgeon in Washington.
Washington, D.C. Information
According to 2005 Census estimates, Washington, D.C. has a population of 550,521.
Of this population, 110,240 are under the age of 18
and 66,591 are at or above the age of 65.
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