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 at the Institute for Hand Surgery at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group are devoted not only to providing superior patient care, but to educating others in the field. Last week, Dr. Nikhil Agrawal attended the 11th Congress of World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (WSRM) in Cancun, Mexico. He presented on the topic of “Free Versus Perforator Flaps to the Upper Extremity.” During the WSRM Congress, memb ..read more

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 it. The potential of melanoma can be scary, and many people aren’t comfortable dealing with nails. However, I typically see around two patients a month with pigmented nail lesions who have received referrals from dermatology offices. Understanding Melanoma It is estimated that the number of melanoma cases diagnosed in the US will increase by almost 6% to over 200,000 cases. The reason for the increase is not entirely clear. A vast majority of sk ..read more

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 extremities. One of our surgeons, Dr. Nikhil Agrawal, recently shared a video to educate viewers on a common hand injury known as “avocado hand”. What is Avocado Hand? Avocado hand is an injury that occurs when a person accidentally cuts themselves while slicing or removing the pit of an avocado. This can happen when you hold an avocado while cutting into it—you expect the knife to stop at the pit, but yo ..read more

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 at the Institute for Hand Surgery at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group are devoted not only to providing superior patient care, but to educating others in the field. Last week, Dr. Nikhil Agrawal attended the 11th Congress of World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (WSRM) in Cancun, Mexico. He presented on the topic of “Free Versus Perforator Flaps to the Upper Extremity.” During the WSRM Congress, memb ..read more

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, check the news, and manage other aspects of their daily lives. With our thumbs getting such a workout, it’s no wonder that we have seen an increase in patients complaining of thumb pain. At the Institute of Hand Surgery at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, our doctors realize that “texting thumb” has become a common modern-day malady. We can treat texting thumb, but first we’ll share some tips and tricks to help yo ..read more

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 extremities. One of our surgeons, Dr. Nikhil Agrawal, recently shared a video to educate viewers on a common hand injury known as “avocado hand”. What is Avocado Hand? Avocado hand is an injury that occurs when a person accidentally cuts themselves while slicing or removing the pit of an avocado. This can happen when you hold an avocado while cutting into it—you expect the knife to stop at the pit, but yo ..read more

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, check the news, and manage other aspects of their daily lives. With our thumbs getting such a workout, it’s no wonder that we have seen an increase in patients complaining of thumb pain. At the Institute of Hand Surgery at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, our doctors realize that “texting thumb” has become a common modern-day malady. We can treat texting thumb, but first we’ll share some tips and tricks to help yo ..read more

ScienceDaily recently released information from the researchers at CÚRAM, the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices based at NUI Galway, on a new study. The research team investigated whether electrical therapy, coupled with exercise, would show promise in treating tendon disease or ruptures. They found that tendon cell function and repair can be controlled through electrical stimulation from an implantable device powered by body movement. Dr. Marc Fernandez stated, “Our discovery shows that an electrical charge is produced in the treatment target area — the damaged or injured tendon — when ..read more

In this article, the Seahawks shared that their quarterback, Russell Wilson, underwent surgery for an injury on the field. Wilson received treatment from an orthopedic surgeon and hand specialist in Los Angeles, Dr. Steven Shin. He said, “He sustained two injuries to the finger: an extensor tendon rupture (mallet finger) and a comminuted fracture-dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint.” Dr. Shin also added, “Based on what I saw today, I am fully confident Russell will return to the NFL this season and play at the same world-class level that fans have come to expect of one of the gam ..read more

In an article by Page Six, “Full House” star John Stamos revealed he is recovering from surgery to fix his trigger finger. Stenosing tenosynovitis, also referred to as “trigger finger,” is a painful condition that causes stiffness, clicking, or locking of the affected thumb or finger. Stamos posted a photo captioned, “Thanks to the fine doctors/nurses for taking such good care of me. I’ll be up and drumming in no time. Thank you for the well wishes. Xo.” As stated in the article, “It’s common for people who partake in work or hobbies that require repetitive gripping — like playing musical inst ..read more