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I agree, living in a populated area would provide more treatment opportunities. I know occupational therapists can be hand certified. Does a hand specialist provide therapy? I am sorry but I don’t know the differences and your needs. There should be a website feom your state to look up medical licenses. Medical licenses are public information. Any occupational therapist must get a license to work in a particular state. Have you tried Encompass Health? I know they are a nationwide company.
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I have not tried Encompass health. I called around to several local facilities that take my primary & secondary insurance. And, yes, in the category of Occupational Therapy there are hand therapists as well as hand specialists. That’s the catch, I need a hand specialist at a local facility that takes my primary & secondary insurance. Haven’t had any luck & my doctors can’t help either.
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Not sure what you mean by a hand specialist. Last week I saw an orthopedic hand doctor for issues with a trigger finger and numbness/weakness in my right hand. I was very surprised when the x-rays showed absolutely no arthritis in my hand (My entire spine is very, very arthritic, and I've had two shoulders replaced because of arthritis damage. So, maybe check with a local orthopedic practice to find a hand doctor.