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Dr. Roger L. Simpson Speaks at International Conference in Greece
Recently, board-certified plastic surgeon and practice partner, Dr. Roger L. Simpson, had the opportunity to speak at the international conference “FROM HIPPOCRATES TO HAND SURGERY” in Greece. This was an …
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FAQs About Fingertip Injuries
by Dr. Brian A. Pinsky Q: What are some common causes of fingertip injuries? A: Fingertip injuries can be caused by a variety of situations ranging from a knife accident …
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Pigmented Nail Lesions
By Dr. Brian A. Pinsky A pigmented nail lesion is a concern that comes up more often than you would think, and most people don’t know what to do about …
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A Commitment to Education
In addition to completing six to eight years of primary training, plastic surgeons specializing in the hand spend an extra year of training devoted solely to hand surgery. The physicians …
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Avocado Hand
At the Institute for Hand Surgery at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group (LIPSG), our highly skilled plastic surgeons provide specialized care for patients with injuries to the hands and upper …
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How to Avoid Texting Thumb
These days, much of our communication is done through texting via smartphones. Anywhere you look, you can see people with their thumbs flying over their phones as they chat, shop, …
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De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
By Haritha B. Veeramachaneni, MD Patients with De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, commonly known as De Quervain’s Tendinosis, have painful tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. In De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, …
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