A 2020 TOP DOC Dr. Sandy Kotiah serves as the Director of The Neuroendocrine Tumor Center at Mercy and leads a multidisciplinary team of doctors focused on providing some of the best treatment options for rare neuroendocrine diseases.
Mercy's team of top surgeons are known for their expertise in correcting ankle deformities caused by unsuccessful ankle fracture treatments.
The Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Center offers physician expertise with a dedication to advanced treatments for shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand conditions.
Mercy offers emergency care on the Downtown Baltimore campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (410-332-9477) with access to a trained emergency medicine team, diagnostic services and consultations with specialists.
In case of an Emergency, Dial 911 and follow the instructions of the EMS (Emergency Medical Services) team.
Mercy Medical Center's downtown campus includes our Main Hospital - The Mary Catherine Bunting Center, McAuley Plaza and The Weinberg Center.
General visiting hours at Mercy are 11:00 am to 8:30 pm. Hours vary by floor, please check with the nursing staff or call 410-332-9555.
Patients from the Baltimore region turn to Dr. Vipul Nanavati at The Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Center at Mercy Medical Center for his expertise and advanced skills in the diagnosis and treatment of wrist injuries such as wrist ligament tears.
Ligaments in the wrist connect the tiny wrist bones together. Wrist ligaments also connect the wrist bones to the arm and hand. Wrist ligament tears cause the function of the wrist to be disrupted. Falls are the most common way wrist ligaments can be torn or injured.
Wrist ligament tear symptoms include:
An orthopedic doctor specializing in wrist and hand injuries can diagnose a wrist ligament tear by taking a medical history and performing a physical exam. X-rays and MRIs are taken to have a better view of the tear and its location.
Wrist ligament tear treatment can include both non-surgical and surgical options. A cast or splint may be used to keep the wrist immobilized and rested and anti-inflammatory medication may be recommended. An orthopedic surgeon specializing in wrist and hand injuries may perform an arthroscopy to view the extent of the tear and also repair the wrist ligament tear at the same time.
Gregory Gasbarro, M.D., is a Fellowship-trained shoulder surgeon with extensive expertise and a dedicated focus on shoulder injuries and conditions.