My mom burned her hands really badly on a heating stove when she was 3 years old and they were operated on when it happened but she'd always had horrible problems with her hands since. Recently I've talked her into seeing a specialist but now we aren't sure what kind of specialist to see, a burn specialist or a hand specialist? Does anyone have any advice? Sorry I don't have technical terms for these things.
2007-11-07 19:27:30 · 3 answers · asked by I Inquire 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
A reconstruction specialist (a form of plastic surgery) would probably be the best person to start with; usually there are doctors who specialize in burns. Contact your nearest teaching hospital, where you can probably get a name of such a doctor (there aren't very many around), or at a national burn center.
Other doctors who might be involved in the surgery would include a neurosurgeon (who would focus on nerves) and a hand surgeon (who would focus on the tendons and muscles). But I would start with the reconstructive surgeon first. There have been lots of innovations in the field since your mom was burned as a child, and it may take more than one surgery, but you should be able to see some progress. Good luck to her!
2007-11-07 19:34:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anna P 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since u r talking about scar tissue, a plastic surgeon that specializes in hand reconstruction would be my guess... they have made great strides in this field.
2007-11-07 20:23:20 · answer #2 · answered by Josie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plastic surgeon, re burns unit then physo therapy. but pain will be involved its up to your mum really i know of people who have half fingers ect a but if there is webbing that is a simple surgery to correct but will involve exercise good luck to your mum :)
2007-11-07 20:08:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋