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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
How long does it take to recover from hand surgery?
Unfortunately, that is a very broad question. Some hand surgeries recover in just one or two weeks. Other surgeries take one or two years. READ MORE
Can you get plastic surgery on your hands?
You can but I usually don’t recommend it. Depending upon the problem, consulting a cosmetic dermatologist could also be useful. READ MORE
How long is the recovery from plastic surgery on your hand?
It depends completely on what you’re having done. Please consult with your surgeon. READ MORE
Can hand nerve damage be repaired?
I am sorry to hear that. Sometimes, nerve damage will improve over time. Sometimes there are surgeries or other treatments that could help as well.It really depends on your specific situation. READ MORE
Can you rebuild muscle after nerve damage?
Usually, if the muscle is gone or diminished in size, that change is permanent. READ MORE
Can a pinched nerve cause pain in your hand?
It can. However, that would be unusual. At age 37 your nighttime symptoms are probably not nerve related. Consultation with a local hand surgeon would be helpful. READ MORE
Why is my left arm and hand tingling?
This is usually a pinched nerve. It could be a pinched nerve coming from your neck, or a pinched nerve in your wrist area which would most likely and most commonly be carpal tunnel syndrome. READ MORE
How do you get rid of burn marks on your hands?
Laser is a possible option depending on how old they are. A cosmetic dermatologist should be consulted. Harrison Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
When can you pick something up after hand surgery?
Hi there! It really depends on the type of surgery that you had. In some cases, you can pick up light objects immediately. For other types of surgery, you cannot use the hand at all for six weeks. Your surgeon will be the best one to answer this question regarding your particular situation. Harrison Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
Is there surgery for hyperpigmentation on the hands?
No surgery for that unfortunately! Check with a dermatologist though. Harrison Solomon, M.D. Montgomery Orthopaedics A Division of the Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics (301) 949-8100 READ MORE
What can be done for neuropathy in the hands?
That depends on the cause of the neuropathy. If the neuropathy is from diabetes, treatments are slim. Tight control of your glucose level is the best long-term treatment. However, if the neuropathy is from a pinched nerve such as carpal tunnel syndrome, the best treatment maybe surgery. In summary, it depends on the cause of the neuropathy. Harrison Solomon, M.D. Montgomery Orthopaedics A Division of the Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics (301) 949-8100 READ MORE
Why does my son have unexplained muscle pain?
Hard to know with just that history. I recommend to visit his pediatrician who may order some bloodwork. Harrison Solomon, M.D. Montgomery Orthopaedics A Division of the Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics (301) 949-8100 READ MORE
Do you need hand surgery for a broken finger?
Sometimes. It just depends on the severity of the fracture and the amount of displacement. Harrison Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
Does plastic surgery of the hands make you look younger?
It’s more a question of personal opinion than medical opinion. Having said, that I would not recommend it. If anything, I would contact a cosmetic dermatologist to consider laser or possibly a plastic surgeon as well. Perhaps they could show some before and after pictures so that you can make that decision. Harrison Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
How do you remove sun spots on hands?
Contact your local cosmetic dermatologist. Laser is the most likely answer. Harrison Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
Can you surgically get rid of arthritis?
Yes, you can! Harrison Solomon, M.D. READ MORE
How painful is knuckle surgery recovery?
Well it depends on the surgery. Overall, hand surgery is mild or moderately painful. Not severe. READ MORE
Should I wear a wrist brace after carpal tunnel surgery?
No! However, at 27, please be sure you need the surgery. Carpal tunnel is quite rare in your age group. READ MORE
Do stretch marks go away on your hands?
It depends on what caused the stretch and how long it was stretched. However, skin is resilient and will tighten up over time. However, wrinkles from age are permanent. There are cosmetic treatments Consult a cosmetic dermatologist. READ MORE
My hand twitches randomly sometimes?
No. Most of the time that is normal. There is no surgery for that. For further evaluation, contact a neurologist. READ MORE
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Pain
Dr. Harrison B. Solomon, MD's Practice location
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8401 Connecticut Avenue 800 -Chevy Chase, MD 20815Get Direction
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