15 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Dr. Lucia Heras is an esteemed Orthopedic Surgeon with a specialization in Hand Surgery. She graduated in Madrid, Spain and received her MBBS degree. Subsequently, she obtained her British certificate of training in trauma and orthopaedic surgery in the United Kingdom. She held the position of Senior Consultant Hand & Orthopedic Surgeon when she worked at Newham University Hospital. Moreover, she was the Chairwoman of the hand unit in London. Dr. Heras is a member of the Spanish Society of Hand Surgery, the British Society of Hand Surgery and the European Society of Hand Surgery.
Dr. Heras’ main areas of expertise include Management of wrist fractures, Treatment for chronic hand and wrist pain, Surgical correction for hand deformities, Management of congenital malformation, Distal radioulnar instability, Mal union of finger fracture treatment, Treatment for rheumatoid and osteoarthritis of the hands, fingers and small joint replacement, Removal of benign or malignant tumors, or lumps in the hand/wrist.
Here are the conditions which are treated by Dr. Lucia Heras.:
It is for the issues or injuries in the musculoskeletal system for which patients consult this doctor. Bones, ligaments, joints or tendons related conditions or injuries are specialised in by the doctor. It is not just the education, experience and skill of the surgeon but their aptitude to find the solution despite the challenges faced in the treatment process.
Please find below the signs and symptoms seen when their is an orthopedic injury or condition.:
It is quite common to have multiple symptoms in a patient suffering from an orthopedic or musculoskeletal condition or issue. Swelling, pain in your muscles and joints are pointers towards a more serious musculoskeletal problem. In the affected area of the body, the range of motion could get restricted and that is usually a significant indicator of a musculoskeletal issue.
8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Saturday are the operating hours of the doctor.. The doctor makes sure that the procedures are completed with a whole degree of skill and efficiency.
Dr. Lucia Heras performs many popular procedures and we have listed them below for your convenience.:
Whether we are talking about dislocated joints, knee pain, back pain or arthritis, it is the orthopedic surgeon who will help get us better and back on our feet. Irrespective of the kind of orthopedic condition whether, acute, degenerative or chronic, an orthopedic surgeon helps you get treated with any of them. Orthopedics has a lot of scope to work within for any medical professional who specialises in this field leading to number of sub specialties in it.
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Here is a comprehensive list of tests that are to be done prior to and during your consultation with an orthopedic surgeon.:
The tests give a clearer picture to the doctor as to the treatment overview and the accuracy of the issues involved. The preparedness of the patient for the required treatment can be determined basis the screening and the diagnostic tests. To check the patient as to how well he has healed the doctor assists the process by getting physical tests done.
The usual route of visiting the orthopedic surgeon is through the referral route when post consultation supported by tests your doctor recommends you to see this specialist. It is not just the treatment but the management of the pre operative and the post operative part of the treatment is done by the orthopedic surgeon. You can visit the surgeon for your procedure as well as during the rehabilitation to make it more seamless and effortless. They prescribe the medicines that would support your orthopedic treatment process and you as well as recommend the right tests that need to be done.