What Type of Doctor Specializes in Hands?
Doctors who specialize in hands are typically orthopedic doctors who have decided to specialize in injuries and conditions relating to the hand, arm and upper extremities. They may employ a number of diagnostic tools and techniques including digital fluouroscopy, X-ray imaging and electrodiagnostic testing to diagnose nerve damage and neuropathies such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Hand doctors may use many options for treating conditions of the hand, including physical therapy, drug therapy, or surgery.
