Peter C.R. Schuringa
Hand Surgeon | Surgery of the Hand
16 Andrew St. Unit 102 Kitchener Ontario, N2H 2G5About
Dr. Peter C.R. Schuringa is a leading hand and wrist surgeon with an extraordinary experience in his specialty. He is the president and surgeon at Dr. Peter Schuringa Medical Professional Corporation, as well as the President of Hardworx, both located in Kitchener, Ontario. Within his private practice, Dr. Schuringa specializes in the assessment and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the hand and wrist. He launched his practice in 1998 and has continued to provide excellent care ever since then. In addition, he is affiliated with Grand River Hospital and Handworx, the company he joined as president in 2012.
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Queens University
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I got glass stuck in my hand but had it removed. Why does my hand hurt even after removal?
Every injury takes time to heal. Common time to full healing is 6 weeks. READ MORE
My son jammed his thumb while playing tennis. Could there be a permanent damage?
The thumb should be examined by someone with good knowledge regarding these injuries, preferably a hand surgeon or a hand therapist. It is possible that there may be permanent or irreversible damage even in the absence of a fracture. Examination of the thumb is necessary to rule out other possible injuries. READ MORE
How long will it take for me to recover from a hand surgery?
Recovery time can be a matter of a couple of weeks or many months, depending. READ MORE
I have been diagnosed with trigger finger syndrome. What is the course of treatment for this?
Trigger thumb can most often be treated successfully with one or more injections of a corticosteroid, however, up to 25% of patients will have recurrent symptoms, and I usually advise a surgical release of the first segment of the flexor tendon sheath if the issue is not resolved after 2 injections with the corticosteroid. READ MORE
What could be the cause of my wrist pain?
Unfortunately, that is simply far too broad a question to be answered via indirect inquiry. The list of possible causes for wrist pain in any environment, whether working at a computer or in any other setting, is extensive. Without investigation and clinical examination, one could only speculate regarding any number of potential causes for pain. READ MORE
I have a ganglion cyst in my left wrist
Often, a ganglion can be aspirated (drained). But sometimes, the fluid is too thick to draw through a needle. They frequently come back after aspiration. Surgery is most often a cure as recurrence is far less frequent. This should be performed by an orthopaedic surgeon or plastic surgeon with specific skills in hand and wrist surgery. READ MORE
I am experiencing stiffness in my finger after an injury. What could be the reason?
There are many different reasons a digit may be stiff after injury. This should be examined urgently by a physician. READ MORE
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Early symptoms of CTS can be managed with use of wrist splinting at night as needed to control symptoms of awaking with numbness and pain in the morning. When that is not effective or daytime symptoms predominate, surgery is the most common recommended treatment because it is a relatively simple procedure with high success rates (permanent ) and low risk of complications. Occasionally when circumstances are not optimal for surgery an injection of corticosteroid into the carpal tunnel may control symptoms, but this is almost universally just a temporary solution. When symptoms are severe and/or electrodiagnostic tests indicate severe nerve impairment I recommend urgent surgery. Failure to proceed to surgery may lead to irreversible nerve damage. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor McMaster University 2016 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Canadian Society for Surgery of the Hand
- Canadian Orthopaedic Association
- Ontario Orthopaedic Association
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
What do you attribute your success to?
His Strong Moral Foundation and Upbringing
Peter C.R. Schuringa's Practice location
Handworx Inc
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Get to know Hand Surgeon Dr. Peter C.R. Schuringa, who serves the population of Waterloo, Ontario.
Dr. Schuringa serves patients at Handworx in Kitchener, Ontario and is affiliated with Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital. He has over 15 years of experience specializing in hand and wrist surgery.
Dr. Schuringa was educated at Queens University, where he also completed his residency. He is on the Board of Directors for the Ontario Orthopaedic Association and is a member of the Canadian Orthopedic Association as well.
Dr. Schuringa attributes his success to his strong moral foundation and upbringing. He joined Handworx as president in 2012 and has also treated patients in his own private practice since 1998.
Hand surgery is the field of medicine that deals with problems of the hand, wrist, and forearm. Hand surgeons care for these problems with and without surgery. They are specially trained to operate when necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems.
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