Center for Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Services

Our Services

The Center for Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery diagnoses and treats patients with a wide variety of conditions that affect the fingers, hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Using state-of-the-art diagnostics, rehabilitative services, surgery and other advanced therapies, we restore upper extremity function.

 

The center provides a comprehensive program of services that range from initial consultation to physical therapy.

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Conditions Treated

  • Arthritis
  • Bone infections
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Cubital tunnel syndrome
  • De Quevain syndrome
  • Dupuytren’s disease
  • Fractures and dislocations
  • Gout and pseudogout
  • Hand and wrist tumors and ganglion cysts
  • Mallet finger
  • Painful or arthritic thumb or pinch
  • Painful or stiff shoulders
  • Repetitive stress injuries
  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Shoulder arthritis
  • Shoulder bursitis
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Sports injuries
  • Sprains
  • Stiffness in the hand or elbow
  • Tendon injuries
  • Tendonitis
  • Tennis elbow
  • Trigger finger
  • Work-related injuries
  • Wrist and upper extremity joint injuries

Diagnosis

At the Center for Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis. As appropriate, our surgeon conducts hand function assessments to determine the extent of patients’ conditions or injuries. Our state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging equipment provides detailed images of patients’ hands, arms and shoulders. X-ray, MRI and angiography are used to quickly provide images to the orthopedic surgeon so that you or your loved one's treatment can begin as soon as possible.

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Treatment

The Center for Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery team works to restore range of motion, decrease pain and increase strength. Treatments are based on the severity of patients’ conditions and how they affect daily activities. Treatments include:

  • Custom splinting
  • Oral medication
  • Postoperative care, including physical therapy
  • Patient education
  • Reconstructive surgery, including minimally invasive surgery for certain conditions
  • Steroid injections
  • Therapeutic exercises
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Whenever possible, the Center for Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery physician uses the least invasive treatment to reduce or eliminate pain and loss of time from work or activities. Some patients find relief from their conditions and injuries through noninvasive treatments such as medication, steroid injections or physical therapy. If surgery is needed, you will be in the best hands possible with our expert hand and upper extremity surgeon.

 

To learn more about the Center for Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, please call 410-601-BONE (2663).