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Dr. Miguel Pirela Cruz, M.D.
Hand Surgeon
Dr. Miguel Pirela Cruz is a hand surgeon practicing in El Paso, Texas. Dr. Pirela Cruz 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.
44 years
Experience
Dr. Miguel Pirela Cruz, M.D.
- Gilbert, AZ
- Temple University School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Recovery expectations for knuckle joint replacement
This is a tough question to answer without knowing the specifics that are involved but generally speaking, it does take a long time to determine the ultimate outcome after this READ MORE
This is a tough question to answer without knowing the specifics that are involved but generally speaking, it does take a long time to determine the ultimate outcome after this type of surgery. It’s not uncommon for patients to require rehab for a year or so, but not necessarily with the Hand Therapist, but just to get to the level that they’re functional again.
Another factor to consider if the Arthritis is controlled. Often, medications are discontinued briefly during the surgical period and require adjustment afterwards and this might a cause of persistent postoperative pain.
Another factor to consider if the Arthritis is controlled. Often, medications are discontinued briefly during the surgical period and require adjustment afterwards and this might a cause of persistent postoperative pain.
Can the hand ganglion cyst be fixed?
If the ganglion cyst continues to be a problem and conservative measures, have failed, then consideration for removing the cyst should be given. With that said, the ganglion cyst READ MORE
If the ganglion cyst continues to be a problem and conservative measures, have failed, then consideration for removing the cyst should be given. With that said, the ganglion cyst is not “fixed“ but instead removed. But it is important to remember that a small percentage of these cyst may reoccur. So these things have to be taken into consideration when deciding to have surgery.
