Denver Hand Surgeon Offers New Website Resources

Dr. Frank Campanile, a board-certified plastic surgeon with specialized training in hand and wrist surgery, launches new site resources to help patients.

2013-06-15

DENVER, CO, June 15, 2013 (Press-News.org) Denver hand surgeon Dr. Frank Campanile (http://www.handsurgerydenver.com) has recently added more online resources for existing and prospective patients who may need hand and wrist surgery due to injury or painful health conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome.

Dr. Campanile's website now includes an online article archive to help patients stay better informed about causes of hand and wrist pain, as well as provide research for their treatment options. Visitors to the site can also learn more about different types of hand and wrist surgery, the most common conditions that cause discomfort in the hand and wrist and learn what to expect during their first office visit.

"Hand and wrist pain can be a major factor in your quality of life," says Dr. Campanile, a fellowship-trained hand and wrist surgeon in downtown Denver. "The more patients learn about their condition and the different treatments that are available, the sooner they can return to a life without pain."

Underlying health conditions are responsible for the majority of hand and wrist pain cases. Some of the most common of these are carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and arthritis.

Carpal tunnel syndrome affects between four and 10 million Americans, causing pain in the wrist, forearm and hand. Numbness in the hand and wrist, along with tingling and muscle weakness, are also commonly associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. Nonsurgical treatment options include rest, physical therapy and steroid injections, while surgery may be needed for severe cases to relieve swelling and pressure.

Inflammation of the tendons, usually from overuse that results in strain, is called tendonitis. Symptoms include pain and tenderness around the affected joint that may cause restrictive stiffness as well. If a tendon ruptures completely, surgery will be required for repair and healing.

Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes inflammation in the joints, and is especially common in the hands and wrists. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and affects the joints and cartilage, while rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack the joint tissue. Advanced arthritis of either form can benefit from surgery.

"Arthritis in the hands and wrists is particularly challenging, because even simple activities like brushing your teeth can become quite painful," says Dr. Campanile, whose practice provides arthritis treatments for Denver patients as well. "Surgery can make a tremendous improvement in arthritis symptoms. Regardless of why you are experiencing hand or wrist pain, if you are struggling to find an effective treatment, it's worth a visit to my practice."

Dr. Frank Campanile (http://www.handsurgerydenver.com) is a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He has over 15 years of plastic surgery experience, and completed advanced training in hand and microsurgery. His practice specializes in hand and wrist surgery along with cosmetic procedures for breast enhancement and body contouring.

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