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Guadalupe Almeida

A physician assistant specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery, Guadalupe Almeida, PA-C, works alongside surgeons in the operating room and manages outpatient care for tendon injuries and nerve compression. She began her medical career as a surgical technologist before earning her master’s degree in physician assistant studies. She later treated acute cases in emergency medicine before entering orthopedic surgical practice. Almeida also writes about hand and wrist health for Biology Insights.

Why Is There a Bone Sticking Out of My Shoulder?
What Happens When Your Ulna Bone Is Too Long?
Why Do My Neck Tendons Stick Out?
Why Is One Arm Fatter Than the Other?
Positive Ulnar Variance: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What Happens If You Pop a Ganglion Cyst?
Why Is One Side of My Collarbone Bigger?
Radioulnar Synostosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What Is Madelung’s Deformity of the Wrist?
Fibroma of Tendon Sheath: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Should I Be Worried About a Lump on the Palm of My Hand?
What Is Tendon Retraction and How Is It Treated?
Can Playing Video Games Cause Carpal Tunnel?
Can Boxing Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Can Trigger Finger Come Back After Surgery?
Do Drummers Get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Can Carpal Tunnel Cause Neck Pain and Headaches?
What Is Bowstringing After Trigger Finger Surgery?
Why Is One Side of My Neck Tighter Than the Other?
Should I Wear a Wrist Brace After Carpal Tunnel Surgery?
Is Carpal Tunnel Surgery Worth It?
How to Prevent Carpal Tunnel in the Office
Can Playing Guitar Cause Carpal Tunnel?
Why Does My Shoulder Shake When I Lean on It?
Who Treats a Ganglion Cyst? From Diagnosis to Surgery
What Is Bowstringing of Tendons in the Hand?
What Causes Left Shoulder Pain?
What Is Stage 4 of Basal Thumb Arthritis?
How Rare Is Kienböck’s Disease? Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
What Causes Kienböck’s Disease?