Nerve Injury Experts in san antonio
What are nerve injuries?
Nerve injuries to the upper extremity refer to damage or trauma that affects the nerves running through the arm, forearm, wrist, and hand. These nerves control upper-limb movement, sensation, and function. Nerve injuries can range from mild irritation to complete severance. Various factors can lead to such injuries, including accidents, repetitive strain, and medical conditions.
Some common nerves that can be affected in upper extremity nerve injuries include:
Median Nerve: Running from the forearm to the hand, this nerve controls sensations in the palm, thumb, index, middle, and part of the ring finger. Additionally, it controls some muscles that allow thumb movement.
Ulnar Nerve: This nerve runs along the inside of the arm and controls sensation in the little finger and part of the ring finger. Additionally, it controls some fine motor movements in the hands.
Radial Nerve: This nerve runs down the back of the arm and controls sensation in the wrist and hand. It also enables the wrist and fingers to extend.
Brachial Plexus: This is a network of nerves originating from the spinal cord in the neck and traveling through the shoulder. It controls the motor and sensory functions of the arm and hand.
Digital Nerves: These are small nerves that transmit sensation to the fingertips to allow for delicate touch and sensory perception.
What are common symptoms of a nerve injury?
Nerve injuries can lead to various symptoms, depending on the location and severity of the injury. Common symptoms include:
A feeling of numbness or tingling in the hand or arm.
Muscle weakness or loss of function in the affected hand or arm.
Pain or discomfort along the path of the damaged nerve.
Fine motor skills and coordination issues.
Sensation changes, such as hypersensitivity or reduced sensitivity.
If you experience any of these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately, as early intervention can prevent further nerve damage. A delay in treatment could result in more severe or permanent issues.
why come to The Hand and Upper Extremity Center of San Antonio for your nerve injuries?
When you visit us at The Hand and Upper Extremity Center of San Antonio, you will find a fine-tuned team ready to take care of you. Your physicians have over 100 years of collective experience and represent multiple generations and training backgrounds. In addition to your surgeons, you may meet one of our hand surgery fellows. Each fellow is a fully trained orthopaedic or plastic surgeon who has completed 5 to 7 years of surgical training after graduation from medical school and has chosen to spend an additional year in training to study hand surgery. In addition to the physicians, you will meet various staff members. From the front desk staff and Medical Assistants (MA’s) to the x-ray and cast technicians, each is committed to taking care of you.
Meet OUr Physicians
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![Dr. David P. Green, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon]()
David P. Green, M.D.
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![Dr. Mark Bagg, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon]()
Mark Bagg, M.D.
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![Dr. David W. Person, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon]()
David W. Person, M.D., FACS.
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![Dr. Ramesh C. Srinivasan, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon]()
Ramesh C. Srinivasan, M.D.
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![Dr. David P. Green, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon]()
Kunj Desai, M.D., FACS.
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Hand therapy is a merging of occupational and physical therapy theory and practice that combines comprehensive knowledge of the structure of the upper limb with function and activity. Using specialized skills in assessment, planning and treatment, hand therapists provide therapeutic interventions to prevent dysfunction, restore function and/or reverse the progression of pathology of the upper limb in order to enhance an individual’s ability to execute tasks and to participate fully in life situations.
