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Dr. Anthony Finuoli, D.O.

Hand Surgeon

Dr. Anthony Finuoli is a hand surgeon practicing in Smithtown, NY. Dr. Finuoli specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Dr. Anthony Finuoli, D.O.
  • Smithtown, NY
  • New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

My son jammed his thumb while playing tennis. Could there be a permanent damage?

A sprained thumb can last a few weeks. If he feels comfortable, he should try and move it, but don’t do anything strenuous. If he still has significant pain after 4 weeks, he should READ MORE
A sprained thumb can last a few weeks. If he feels comfortable, he should try and move it, but don’t do anything strenuous. If he still has significant pain after 4 weeks, he should be re-evaluated.

My fingers are oddly shaped. Is there a surgery to correct them?

Most of the time, it is not correctable. It’s mostly the way your skeleton has grown.

I have oil accumulation around my wrist. Can I remove this with surgery?

I’m sorry, I've never heard of swelling on the wrist described as oil accumulation. If it's fluid like a cyst, then yes, it can be surgically removed.

Hand pain?

First step, get an X-ray to rule out a fracture. Then possibly an MRI to rule out ligament damage.

After Carpal Tunnel Surgery?

Still very early after surgery; to be expected -- give it a few more weeks.

I have a ganglion cyst in my left wrist

If the cyst is on palm side, we do not drain -- you have to have it surgically removed. If the cyst is on top of the hand, you can try draining it.

How can I reduce my hand tremors?

I would seek a Neurology consult