Replantation is the surgical reattachment of a finger, hand or arm that has been completely cut from a person’s body. The goal of this surgery is to give the patient back as much use of the injured area as possible.
Splints and casts are supports that are used to protect injured bones and soft tissues. An arm cast completely encircles the limb with a hard, rigid outer shell. A splint provides rigid support along just a portion of the limb, with soft or open areas in between.
An animal bite to the hand is very common and can cause pain and other problems, especially when it becomes infected. Early and proper treatment is the key to prevent problems from an animal bite.
An amputation is the removal, by accident or by surgery, of a body part. Amputations in the hand are commonly the result of a traumatic injury but may be the result of a planned operation to prevent the spread of disease in an infected finger or hand. Occasionally, traumatically-amputated fingers may be replanted (reattached). However, in many cases, reattachment of the amputated finger is not possible or advisable because a person may be more comfortable and have better function if the part is not reattached.
Pickleball is widely believed to be the fastest-growing sport in the country, and the local experts at Casper Orthopedics indicate that pickleball’s rising popularity plays a role in the spike in injuries they are seeing. As the most preferred orthopedic practice in the region, Casper Orthopedics is an expert source for bone, joint and muscle care for pickleball players of all levels. To help players get the most out of their time on the court, the fellowship-trained doctors at Casper Orthopedics have provided guidelines to help them stay safe and avoid injury.
At Casper Orthopedics, our ankle and foot doctors are fellowship-trained and specialty-trained experts in providing excellence in patient-centered orthopedic care for foot or ankle pain. Their commitment to getting patients back on their feet shows in their willingness to go above and beyond in preventing, diagnosing, and treating a broad range of our patients' foot and ankle conditions.
As the region’s most preferred orthopedic practice, Casper Orthopedics is your source for all the state-of-the-art bone, joint, and muscle care a pickleball player could need.
Whether you have just begun exploring treatment options or have already decided to undergo ankle replacement surgery, this information will help you understand the benefits and limitations of ankle replacement.