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Richard S. Gilbert, M.D.

WEBDr. Gilbert specializes in surgery of the hand and hand surgeon, upper extremities. He is the Chief of the Hand Service at Syosset Hospital, the Director of the Hand Service at the …

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Richard S. Gilbert, M.D.

WEBMy specialty interest is in the treatment and reconstruction of fractures, soft tissue injuries, and neuropathies involving the hand and upper extremity. I employ both traditional and …

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

WEBCarpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. The condition occurs when one of the major nerves to the hand — …

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WEB516.622.7975; Schedule an Appointment. Home; About Dr. Gilbert. Richard S. Gilbert, M.D. Education

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Hand and Finger Infections

WEBIf a small cut or puncture wound occurs in a finger, especially near a joint on the palm side, the canal that the flexor tendon runs through can get infected. This infection can cause …

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Dupuytren’s Contracture

WEBDupuytren’s disease is a condition that affects the fascia—the fibrous layer of tissue that lies underneath the skin in the palm and fingers. In patients with Dupuytren’s, the fascia …

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Congenital Hand Differences

WEBThe term “congenital hand difference” refers to any condition of the hand and arm that is present at birth. Children can be born with many types of hand differences and they vary …

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Flexor Tendon Injuries and Lacerations

WEBA deep cut on the palm side of your fingers, hand, wrist, or forearm can damage your flexor tendons, which are the tissues that help control movement in your hand.

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Wrist Fractures (Distal Radius Fracture)

WEBMany distal radius fractures in people older than 60 years of age are caused by a fall from a standing position. A broken wrist can happen even in healthy bones, if the force of the …

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Scaphoid Fractures

WEBA scaphoid (navicular) fracture is a break in one of the small bones of the wrist. This type of fracture occurs most often after a fall onto an outstretched hand.

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Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

WEBX-rays : These imaging tests provide detailed pictures of dense structures, like bone.Most causes of compression of the ulnar nerve cannot be seen on an x-ray. However, your …

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Fingertip Injuries

WEBFingertip injuries can occur in accidents at home, work, or play. An injury can involve a sharp cut, a crushing injury, a tearing injury, or a combination of these injury types.

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Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

WEBTennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse. Not surprisingly, playing tennis or other racquet sports can cause this condition.

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