Meet Eric J. Balaguer, M.D. Board-certified Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon
Eric J. Balaguer, M.D. is a board-certified hand and upper extremity surgeon specializing in conditions of the hand, wrist, and elbow as well as micro-vascular surgery and nerve repairs.
His undergraduate education took place at The Ohio State University majoring in biological sciences. He then returned to his native Puerto Rico to attend medical school.
Fractures & Traumatic Conditions
Treatment of the orthopedic trauma injuries is a highly specialized field that deals with a broad set of conditions and symptoms. Using the latest diagnostic and treatment techniques, Dr. Balaguer can successfully treat your upper extremity injury.
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The hand is one of the most flexible and useful parts of the body and is made up of many bones that form its supporting framework. This frame acts as a point of attachment for the muscles that make the wrist and fingers move. A fracture occurs when force is applied to a bone that is enough to break it.
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The wrist is made up of eight small bones and two forearm bones, the radius and ulna. The shape of the bones allows the wrist to bend and straighten, move side-to-side, and rotate. A fracture may occur in any of these bones when enough force is applied, such as when falling down onto an outstretched hand.
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Elbow fractures may result from falling onto an outstretched arm, a direct impact to the elbow, or a twisting injury. When patients suffer an injury to the elbow, getting the correct treatment right away is very important.
