Hand Fracture
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Before moving or straining an injured hand, it's helpful to know that a hand fracture is a break in one of the many bones that make it up, whether those in the back of the hand or those in the fingers. It is a common injury after blows, falls, or sports accidents.
Common symptoms: Pain, swelling, difficulty moving or closing the fingers, and sometimes deformity or bruising in the affected area.
When to seek care? If after a blow there is persistent pain, swelling, or limited movement, it's prudent to seek care to confirm the extent of the injury.
Which specialist treats it? The hand surgeon and the orthopedist are the ideal professionals to evaluate this type of fracture; in childhood the pediatric orthopedist is involved. A timely evaluation with the specialist helps the bones heal in the correct position and preserve the function of the hand.
Data on 818 doctors who treat hand fracture
Which specialist treats hand fracture?
A hand fracture should be evaluated by an orthopedist or, more specifically, by a hand surgeon, who has particular experience with this type of injury. Seek care soon if you notice severe pain, swelling, or deformity. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hand fracture
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Rogelio García Cruz
Dr. Christian Jonathan Ventoledo López
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. José Luis Meléndez Toribio
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Luis Daniel Ramos Montes
Dr. Mario Becerra Fernández
Frequently asked questions
What is hand fracture?
Before moving or straining an injured hand, it's helpful to know that a hand fracture is a break in one of the many bones that make it up, whether those in the back of the hand or those in the fingers. It is a common injury after blows, falls, or sports accidents.
Which doctor treats hand fracture?
A hand fracture should be evaluated by an orthopedist or, more specifically, by a hand surgeon, who has particular experience with this type of injury. Seek care soon if you notice severe pain, swelling, or deformity. Find these specialists.