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Leonardo Favio Chavez Gasque
Orthopedist
Dr. Leonardo Favio Chavez Gasque is renowned for his knowledge and expertise in treating orthopedic conditions, specifically related to dupuytren's contracture, floating elbow, brachial plexus injuries, and humeral fractures. He has a deep understanding of biomechanics, including those of the wrist, hand, pelvic limbs, menisci, shoulder, hip, and spine.
Location
DR. LEONARDO FAVIO CHAVEZ GASQUE
,Mexico City ,
Mexico
Dr. Chavez Gasque's expertise extends to the surgical and non-surgical management of orthopedic conditions. He is well-versed in the anatomy and injury mechanisms affecting the musculoskeletal system. His treatment approaches are tailored to each patient's needs, ensuring effective outcomes.
Expertise
- Dupuytren's Contracture: skilled in both non-surgical and surgical treatments, including fasciotomy or fasciectomy, for this condition that leads to finger bending due to palmar fascia fibrosis.
- Floating Elbow: proficient in managing this condition, typically caused by high-energy trauma, using surgical internal fixation techniques tailored to the fracture specifics.
- Brachial Plexus Injuries: understands the complexities of nerve damage that can cause arm weakness and sensory loss, guiding his approach to treatment.
- Humeral Fractures: experienced in a range of treatments for humeral fractures, choosing surgical or conservative methods based on the individual case.
- Biomechanics: his knowledge of biomechanics informs his approach to treating injuries and conditions of the wrist, hand, pelvic limbs, menisci, shoulder, and hip, focusing on joint anatomy, movement mechanics, and the impact of injuries.