subject: Let Surgeons Help You [print this page] In most cases, many people injure a certain body part that they use on a daily basis such as their hands, fingers, arms, feet, and/or legs. Some of the injuries we face could be minor and may only require medicine and a bandage to treat temporarily. On the other hand, major injuries may require surgery. For instance, a minor injury that may be caused from a fall or infection is toenail fungus. People will often seek toenail fungus treatment, such as laser toenail fungus treatment Los Angeles, if no home remedy or antibiotic works. Other common injuries include, hand injuries are common among both the young and old. Hand, wrist, and finger injuries are especially common among athletes and older adults because they are the most vulnerable to bone injuries, like fractures and dislocations. Hand injures are most likely to occur during active situations like sports and work-related tasks. How many times can you recall having hurt yourself playing sports or from doing rigorous chores? Probably more than you can count. Therefore, it is important to visit Los Angeles Hand Specialist to get a better sense of the kind of treatment you will need. Because we use our hands daily, there is always a potential that we could get hurt especially for those who are involved in contact sports like boxing, wrestling, and football or those who actively participate in high-speed sports like skiing, skateboarding, or/and biking. Gymnasts, in particular, are also at a high risk for hand, wrist, and finger injuries because gymnastics primarily involves weight-bearing and causes a lot of strain on your body. Children are also very likely to hurt themselves during active play or from accidental falls. Sometimes these accidents are severe that they might require hand, arm, or finger surgery. A high rate of older adults is also at a high risk for hand injuries and may need surgery. It is advisable to see hand surgeon Los Angeles immediately even if you may think an injury is minor. Let a hand surgeon determine what kind of treatment you may need because they have the most experience and training in the field of orthopaedic surgery. Every time you delay seeing a doctor to treat a wound or injury, the chance for a full recovery is minimal. Although most minor injuries will heal on its own with home remedy treatments and over-the-counter medicine, major injuries will require more than these common remedies. Medicine can relieve symptoms and temporarily promote healing. However, in the long-run, wrist surgery Los Angeles might be a better option for those seeking immediate treatment from major hand injuries. Hand surgeons not only treat hand injuries but also provide rehabilitation therapy to help during the recovery period. Furthermore, hand specialist also provides non-surgical methods like medication, injections, or even therapy.