• Skin Cancer

    Skin Cancer

    All about Skin Cancer With the occurrence of skin cancer on the rise, it is now more important than ever to educate ourselves about it. Are you aware of the common types of skin cancer? How is the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer conducted? How do we tell cancer apart from skin growths? HowRead more
  • Implants

    Implants

    Hand Bone Implants and Hardware: Your Questions Answered Have you ever wondered about the implants and hardware used in surgical procedures? What about surgically implanted hardware when you’ve broken a bone? What are they for and when do you need them? What are implants and hardware used for? In the upper extremity, implants are primarilyRead more
  • Hand Therapy

    Hand Therapy

    All About Hand Therapy “Working with a knowledgeable hand therapist can make the difference between success and failure in complex hand surgical cases. The therapist extends the continuum of our care, as well as functioning as coach and trainer for our patients.” - Marybeth Ezaki, MD, Past President, American Society for Surgery of the HandRead more
  • Anaesthesia

    Types of Hand Surgery Anaesthesia There are several options for anaesthesia for patients undergoing hand surgery. Options for anaesthesia include local anaesthesia, general anaesthesia, and regional anaesthesia. The type of anaesthesia used depends on the nature and duration of the surgery, patient's health and any medical conditions, and preferences of the patient, surgeon, and anaesthesiologist.Read more

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