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Dr. Steven Rueda is one of the most sought after doctors for treatment of hand stiffness and finger stiffness in Palm Beach. Stiffness is a common consequence of injury in the hands and fingers. Our daily tasks demand our hands and fingers to be very mobile, therefore stiffness is poorly tolerated by most patients.

Hand Stiffness and Finger Stiffness Symptoms and Diagnosis

WHAT CAUSES HAND STIFFNESS AND FINGER STIFFNESS?

Stiffness can arise from several areas of the hands and fingers including joints, ligaments, and tendons. The joint tissue and ligaments shorten leading to a contracted posture. Tendon scarring inhibits gliding and therefore limits the ability of the joints to move. In some cases stiffness arises from a combination of all of the previous structures. Treatment usually begins with aggressive therapy to restore mobility and gradually progresses to surgery if needed.

HAND STIFFNESS AND FINGER STIFFNESS TREATMENT OPTIONS

HAND STIFFNESS AND FINGER STIFFNESS PROCEDURE

Surgery focuses on freeing up the tight and shortened ligaments and joint soft tissues. This allows the finger and hands to stretch as they are no longer held by tight tissues. If necessary, surgery also releases the scar tissue around the tendons that may be impeding joint movement.
The most common areas to undergo treatment are the finger joints as they are the most mobile; the PIP and the MCP joints are most frequently treated.

Recovery and Downtime

Why Choose Precision hand Center for your Hand Stiffness and Finger Stiffness Procedure?

Dr. Rueda, a Hand Fellowship trained surgeon who has 7 years and 2,000 procedures of experience will be your safe and best choice for hand stiffness and finger stiffness. Successful results in these procedures require a surgeon that is experienced and knowledgeable in hand surgery and hand anatomy. Dr. Rueda has published articles in expert peer reviewed journals and his work has been presented in several national conferences. Dr. Rueda’s passion for patient education and custom centered approach will guarantee you feel comfortable every step of the way. Dr. Rueda also believes in treating his patients as if he was treating his own family; you can trust you will enter a trusting and long-term relationship and have some of the best hand stiffness and finger stiffness treatment Palm Beach can offer.

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