Julian Carlo, MD - Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon
Patients often seek care from or are referred to a hand surgeon when the signs of Dupuytren’s disease arise. A visit with the hand surgeon can help confirm the diagnosis, further educate the patient, and devise a care plan. Treatment…
What is Dupuytren’s Disease? Dupuytren’s disease is one of the most common crippling conditions of the hand. Dupuytren’s disease is a benign, but chronic and progressive inherited disease that draws the fingers in over time, creating what is called a…
Introduction A mucous cyst is a fluid-filled mass that may develop in the fingers or the thumb. These cysts typically appear in patients 50 years of age and older. A mucous cyst is a benign mass, and does not represent…
