
Dr. Joshua Charles Richards MD
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
5801 Norris Canyon Rd Suite 210 San Ramon CA, 94583About
Dr. Joshua Richards is a hand surgeon practicing in San Ramon, CA. Dr. Richards 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.
Education and Training
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 2000
New York Medical College 2000
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Dr. Joshua Charles Richards MD's Expert Contributions
Pin in my finger
Its typically only left in for 4-6 weeks. You could even break the pin if you really fell hard on it. It can sometimes "back out" or come slightly loose as well. READ MORE
Hand pain after carpal tunnel surgery
There are a few possibilities for your persistent pain. Often, the neck is a source of arm pain. When people don't get great relief from carpal tunnel release surgery, the neck is typically at fault. Also, you may have other forms of tendonitis or even arthritis causing your hand pain. You would need to be seen by a hand surgeon to figure this out. READ MORE
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
A cortisone injection is typically the next most effective option behind the actual surgery. Other than that, acupuncture, hand therapy and even chiropractic treatment or bracing can be helpful. READ MORE
Depuytren's contacture question
Dupuytrens responds very well to needle aponeurotomy, which is a simple in-office procedure done by a hand surgeon. I would recommend this over surgery and over radiation therapy. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Pain
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SAN RAMON REGIONAL MEDICAL CTRl
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20103 LAKE CHABOT ROAD CASTRO VALLEY CA 94546