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 766 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. Rafael Reynaga Martinez
Dr. Carlos Lozano Márquez
Dr. Armando Alvarez Martínez
Dr. Javier Baldizon Recio
Dr. Jaime Dante Hernandez Mendoza
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Francisco Javier Caballero Garcia
Dr. Raul Humberto Cavazos Caudillo
Dr. Hector Francisco Gaytan Osuna
Dr. Carlos Enrique Garcia Estrella
Dr. Luis Fernando Gonzalez Alatorre
Dr. Alberto Guevara Alvarez
Dr. Pablo Robles Perez
Dr. José Manuel Hernández Campos
Dr. Roberto Romero Torres
Dr. Cristian Rivera Reyes
Dr. Jorge Alberto Leyva Medellín
Dr. Carlos Ricardo Rueda Alvarado
Dr. Carlos Elias Bistre Ramirez
Dr. José Mario Dorantes Rodríguez
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.