Dr. Harrison B. Solomon, MD
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
8401 Connecticut Avenue 800 Chevy Chase MD, 20815About
Dr. Harrison B. Solomon is a board-certified orthopaedic hand surgeon practicing in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. He is a partner at Montgomery Orthopaedics in Chevy Chase, Maryland, a division of the Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics. He completed his undergraduate education at Emory University before receiving his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine. Dr. Solomon then went on to an orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Maryland, and a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the prestigious University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Solomon has been in practice since 2003. During that time, he has received many awards and accolades. He has lectured and published nationally and internationally in the field of hand surgery. He is an active member of the American Society for Surgery the Hand and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Locally, he is a member of the Maryland Orthopaedic Association and the DC Metropolitan Society for Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Solomon has been named a Top Doctor in the field of hand surgery by Washingtonian Magazine five times, in every published Top Doc issue since 2008. Additionally, he has been named a regional Top Doctor in the field of hand surgery by Castle Connolly 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2017. Each of these honors is based on a survey of other physicians in the Washington DC area as to whom they would choose for their own medical care. Dr. Solomon maintains privileges at Holy Cross Hospital where he has served as the Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2005. There, he oversees a busy orthopaedic surgery department with more than 30 surgeons. He also is part-owner and sits on the Board of Directors at the Surgery Center of Chevy Chase, a busy outpatient center with twenty orthopaedic surgeons performing more than 5000 procedures annually. Clinically, Dr. Solomon treats all conditions of the upper extremity, from shoulder to fingertip. His focus is treating conditions conservatively yet efficiently. Special areas of interest include carpal tunnel syndrome, sports injuries, arthritis, rotator cuff disease, and fractures of the hand and wrist. Dr. Solomon resides in Bethesda, Maryland with his three children. In his spare time he enjoys travel, golf, and the ocean.
Education and Training
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1997
New York University School of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
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Dr. Harrison B. Solomon, MD's Expert Contributions
What are the long-term effects on children always typing on the computer?
To date, there is no good evidence that prolonged computer use causes long-term problems in any age group. Harrison B. Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
Can surgery correct hand arthritis?
Yes, it can! Harrison B. Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
Knob hand with knot?
It’s hard to know. I definitely suggest a visit to a hand surgeon. Numbness and “knobs” should always be evaluated by a qualified professional. Harrison B. Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
Can you have plastic surgery on your hands?
Yes. However, I would first consult a cosmetic dermatologist. Harrison B. Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
Can a vertical scar be reconstructed to look normal on your hand?
Sometimes. It depends on a lot of factors, but you may be a candidate for something called a Z-plasty. Harrison B. Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
How long does nerve damage in your hand take to heal?
Thank you for the question. Nerves will continue to improve for at least 1 year after injury. However, some nerve injury can result in permanent symptoms. It depends on the nature of the injury. Harrison B. Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
How bad does hand scar removal hurt?
Well, it depends on what kind of scar we are talking about. Scar removal can be a big procedure with considerable pain. This is a great question for your surgeon! Harrison B. Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
How long does it take for nerve damage to heal in your hand?
Nerve damage can improve for up to three years. Most of the improvement occurs within the first year, however. Harrison B. Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
Why does a child develop Behcet's disease?
The cause is unknown. Often in this situation, that represents a genetic cause. Harrison B. Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
How much should I be moving after hand surgery?
Unfortunately, it just depends on the type of operation that you had. Some operations require complete immobilization while others do well with early mobilization. Consult with your surgeon. Harrison B. Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
Can I sleep with a wrist compression sleeve?
You can...as long it is it not too compressive. Mild or moderate compression would be OK. Harrison B. Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
How do I recover from finger surgery?
That’s a great question for your surgeon! It depends on what surgery you are having and how extensive it is. Good luck! Harrison B. Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
How long does it take to heal after a broken wrist?
It depends on the severity of the fracture of course. However, generally, it takes about 6 weeks to heal and 6 months to be fully strong and functional. Harrison B. Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
Will I have visible scars after wrist surgery?
Yes. Unfortunately, almost all surgeries will leave a scar. It may not be noticeable, but it will be there. Harrison B. Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
Is tingling in your hands serious?
It can be. Although usually it’s nothing to worry about. However, you should be checked by a hand surgeon. Harrison B. Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
Can you get fat removal from your wrists?
You can. But only if they are isolated collections of fat called lipomas. Otherwise, to remove the fat you would need to consult a plastic surgeon. Harrison B. Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
Why does nerve pain get worse at night?
It depends on the source of the pain. If it is a pinched nerve, often nerves are more significantly pinched at night due to fluid shifts in the body. Also, most pain is worse at night when most other distractions of life go quiet for a while. Harrison Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
What percentage of arthritis cases need surgery?
That’s a great question with an unknown answer. Of course, many if not most patients in the world with arthritis will not seek medical care, or do not have access to medical care. The real answer is that no one needs surgery for arthritis. The percentage of people who decide to get surgery for arthritis depends on the location of the arthritis anatomically. I would guess that it’s in the 10% to 20% range. Harrison Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
Does exercise help nerve regeneration?
Yes, indeed! Any nerve stimulus helps send the signals needed for regeneration. Harrison Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
What is the best surgery for hand spasms?
There is no surgery out there for hand spasms that I know of. Harrison Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Pain
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