|
||||||||
 |
Send to a Colleague |
|
Doctor Profile |
Gregory G. Degnan, MD
Atlantic Coast Orthopedic Specialists, PLC
Dr. Gregory Degnan attended Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk. He completed his residency at Portsmouth Naval Hospital and a fellowship at Thomas Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. Dr. Degnan specializes in surgery of the upper extremity and peripheral nerves. Speaking of "nerves of steel," he and his wife, Callie, have six children. Three are away at college. True to his commitment to orthopedic health and his love of kids, Dr. Degnan is a team doctor for Albemarle High School athletics.
Degenerative disc disease of the spine is the natural consequence of aging. It will, therefore, be present, at least radiographically, in most of the patients in whom we treat carpal tunnel syndrome. It is incumbent upon us as clinicians, to ensure that we make every effort to thoroughly examine each patient to ascertain which patients have a true and isolated carpal tunnel syndrome and which patients have a double crush component. Developing the habit of beginning our history and physical examination at the level of the neck is the most critical step in ensuring that we make the correct diagnosis.