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Northern Indiana Hand and Wrist
Dr. John H. Mahon is a member of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
Unlike a general orthopaedic physician, Dr. Mahon holds a Sub-Specialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand (formerly CAQ of the Hand).
Many people wonder why–or even if–they should visit a hand surgeon. Below, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand explains why you should. Remember, no matter what you do, you’ll need your hands to do it. Please call us at 574-968-2832 if you have a hand injury or condition requiring evaluation.
The hand is a unique area of the human body that is made up of bone, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, skin, and blood vessels. These elements must all be in good working order for the hand to function well.
The relationship between all these structures is delicate and refined. An injury or disease can affect any or all of these structures and impair the use of the hand.
A qualified hand surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat all problems related to these different structures in the hand, wrist, and forearm.
Hand surgeons have received specialized additional training in the treatment of hand problems beyond their board certified specialty training in orthopaedic surgery, plastic surgery, or general surgery. To become members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, hand surgeons must have completed a full year of such additional training and must pass a rigorous certifying examination.
Many hand surgeons also have expertise with problems of the elbow, arm, and shoulder. Common problems treated include:
Other problems treated by hand surgeons include arthritis, nerve and tendon injuries, and congenital limb differences (birth defects).
Not all problems treated by a hand surgeon need surgery. Hand surgeons often recommend non-surgical treatments, such as medication, splints, therapy, or injections.
If you have pain in your fingers, hand, wrist or arm, or if you have other upper-extremity related concerns, you may want to consult a hand surgeon.
© 2009 American Society for Surgery of the Hand. www.assh.org
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