Lindsay K. Hessler, M.D., is a Board Certified surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgery, including advanced laparoscopic surgery.
Mercy's team of top surgeons are known for their expertise in correcting ankle deformities caused by unsuccessful ankle fracture treatments.
Named a Best National Hospital in Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, Mercy Medical Center is home to Orthopedics and Joint Replacement offering innovative joint, hip and knee preservation, replacement and treatment options.
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.
Orthopedic surgeons of The Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Center at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, provide expertise and advanced surgical skills for hand and finger conditions, including nerve injuries.
Nerves provide communication between the brain and different parts of the body. When a nerve is injured, it cannot communicate about such things as movement, feeling, temperature or pain. The hand has three main nerves:
These nerves in the hand can be injured or damaged from:
Symptoms of hand and finger nerve injuries include:
An orthopedic specialist will take a medical history and perform a physical exam to diagnose nerve injuries. Nerve conduction studies and an electromyography (EMG) test may be performed to aid in the diagnosis of nerve injuries.
Some hand and finger nerve injuries can heal on their own. Injuries such as cuts or crush accidents require surgery to repair the nerves.
Gregory Gasbarro, M.D., is a Fellowship-trained shoulder surgeon with extensive expertise and a dedicated focus on shoulder injuries and conditions.