Joshua J. Lim, M.D., is fellowship-trained surgeon with The Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Center at Mercy.
Mercy’s team of breast surgeons and breast cancer specialists in Baltimore help women determine the best breast cancer treatment options available to them.
Radiation Oncology at Mercy, led by esteemed radiation oncologist Dr. Maria Jacobs, offers cancer patients access to state-of-the-art radiation therapies in Downtown Baltimore.
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.
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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.
A 2019 TOP DOC Dr. John-Paul Rue is a Board Certified orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in the prevention and treatment of injuries related to sports and exercise, including complex knee and shoulder reconstructions.