• Sanj Kakar, M.D. is Professor of Orthopaedics, past Vice Chair of the Clinical Practice Committee within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Associate Medical Director for the Quality Academy and serves as the Medical Director for the Digital Platform within Continuous Professional Development at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Our fellowship is unique in its in-depth representation of subspecialty interests among the 10 faculty members in hand surgery, including sports and traumatic injuries of the entire upper extremity, cerebral palsy, elbow reconstruction, brachial plexus surgery, limb-sparing tumor procedures, microsurgery and arthroscopy. (hss.edu)
  • Specializing in disorders and treatment of the hand, wrist, elbow and arm, she supports a balance of conservative and surgical measures to achieve optimal results for each patient. (ibji.com)
  • Dr. Panchal has conducted research on surgical outcomes of upper extremity patients, has been published in orthopedic peer-reviewed journals, and authored several chapters in medical texts on elbow and hand surgery. (ibji.com)
  • Her focus is the treatment of hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow injuries as well as fractures, degenerative conditions and benign tumors. (hss.edu)
  • Surgery management of fractures, dislocations, and traumatic instability of the elbow. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Dr. Mudgal is an expert in upper extremity trauma and has published extensively on fractures, tendon injuries affecting the hand, wrist forearm and elbow. (massgeneral.org)
  • BayCare Health System's Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopedic Teams provide specialized care for the hand, wrist and elbow. (baycare.org)
  • Our surgeons have expertise in hand and upper extremity care from microsurgery to total elbow arthroplasty and sophisticated grafts to congenital hand surgery. (utah.edu)
  • A study by Okura et al reported that out of 67 patients who underwent primary elective elbow, wrist, or hand surgery for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), almost 85% expressed satisfaction with the treatment's outcome at the involved site, particularly with regard to pain relief, at 10-year follow-up. (medscape.com)
  • A retrospective, single-center study by Tominaga et al found that over a 20-year period, there was a 50.3% decrease in the total half-year period prevalence proportion (HPP) of RA-related surgeries, with significant reductions in knee, hip, shoulder/elbow, and hand procedures. (medscape.com)
  • This report identified positive evidence for relationships between work conditions and MSDs of the neck, shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, and back. (cdc.gov)
  • complex acute fractures, and free flap surgery for soft tissue defects. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Whether the problem is a simple sprain or a severe injury involving damaged nerves, lacerated tendons, or dislocations and fractures of the hand, arm or shoulder, our specialists will diagnose and evaluate your injury or condition to determine the type of inpatient and outpatient medical services and treatment that are most appropriate for you. (lahandsurgeon.com)
  • While most children's fractures can be managed without surgery, operative treatment provides superior outcomes in select injuries. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • A broad network of national and international contacts among the attending staff has facilitated postgraduate mini-fellowships in areas such as congenital hand and microsurgery. (hss.edu)
  • Dr. Murray specializes in hand surgery and microsurgery, and has special interests in surgical reconstruction of peripheral nerve injuries, including brachial plexus reconstruction. (mayoclinic.org)
  • He received his orthopedic surgery training at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa, followed by a fellowship in hand and microsurgery at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. (mayoclinic.org)
  • He then completed additional fellowship training in Hand and Upper Extremity surgery at the Mayo Clinic, with an emphasis on Microsurgery and Peripheral Nerve Surgery. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • From common hand problems with pain and numbness to those requiring specialized expertise, the hand and microsurgery specialists at the University Orthopaedic Center are available to provide you with the care you need. (utah.edu)
  • During each rotation fellows are exposed to a variety of upper extremity conditions in a one-on-one mentorship environment where the fellow is exposed to a range of methods, techniques, approaches and management of multiple issues. (hss.edu)
  • Immerman's research focuses on using large national databases to determine trends and outcomes for a variety of upper-extremity conditions and treatments. (ucsfhealth.org)
  • Dr. Luther is a fellowship trained Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon. (raleighhandsurgeon.com)
  • If I'm seeing an orthopedic surgeon, does it mean I'll end up having surgery? (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Dr. Surbhi Panchal is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship trained in Hand & Upper extremity surgery. (ibji.com)
  • The hand surgeon treating children with upper extremity anomalies must offer surgery to improve the child's function and cosmesis, when possible, and counsel parents about what is and is not possible with surgery. (medscape.com)
  • Dr. Talia R. Chapman is an Assistant Attending Orthopedic Surgeon at HSS specializing in orthopedic conditions and trauma of the hand and upper extremity. (hss.edu)
  • Hirose specializes in minimally invasive surgery for gastrointestinal, biliary, liver and thoracic disorders in fetuses and children, and is a nationally recognized children's cancer surgeon. (ucdavis.edu)
  • He has also set up a partially funded visitor program, funded by the Tara Mudgal Trust, which allows one young hand surgeon from India the opportunity to visit Mass General for three months. (massgeneral.org)
  • Brian H. Cho, M.D., is a hand and upper extremity surgeon who specializes in upper extremity trauma care and complex microvascular reconstruction. (lifebridgehealth.org)
  • He is a board-eligible plastic surgeon with fellowship training in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery. (lifebridgehealth.org)
  • Dr. Igor Immerman is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand and upper limb surgeries, including those of the hands, wrists, elbows and peripheral nerves, including the brachial plexus. (ucsfhealth.org)
  • I work as a hand surgeon and my clinical research focuses on brachial plexus injuries. (umu.se)
  • If the patient does not receive timely referral to a hand surgeon, the resultant function of the hand may be severely compromised. (medscape.com)
  • The primary goal of the fellowship program is to expose and train fellows in a wide range of treatments from the most complex peripheral nerve dysfunction to the more common sports-related injuries to the hand. (hss.edu)
  • Dr. Luther provides diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of hand and upper extremity injuries and conditions in both adult and pediatric patients. (raleighhandsurgeon.com)
  • In addition, he specializes in complex problems of the upper extremity including degenerative and rheumatoid arthritis, nerve compression, pediatric hand anomalies, and athletic injuries. (raleighhandsurgeon.com)
  • Dr. Tuffaha has expertise in treating hand and wrist trauma, arthritis, vascular disorders, and tendon injuries. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • This study assessed the 3-year attributable health care use and expenditure after UE trauma requiring acute surgical intervention, with specific focus on injuries that affect function of the hand and wrist. (ices.on.ca)
  • I've built a career on the intricacies of the hand and am gratified to help patients return to work and recreation after their injuries. (lvhn.org)
  • With two locations in Los Angeles, one in Beverly Hills and another in West Hills, Avosant Surgical Associates specialize in treatment of workers' compensation injuries to the hand and upper extremity. (lahandsurgeon.com)
  • Our AAAHC accredited on-site surgical facility, the Rexford Surgical Institute (RSI), is specifically designed for surgery of the hand and upper extremity and includes state of the art techniques such as microvascular and arthroscopic surgery commonly required to treat work-related hand and wrist injuries. (lahandsurgeon.com)
  • Approximately 75 percent of hand injuries and conditions are work-related. (lahandsurgeon.com)
  • For more information regarding work-related hand or upper extremity injuries and workers' compensation, please contact us today. (lahandsurgeon.com)
  • Dr. Kakar is a specialist in disorders of the hand and wrist, in particular, arthroscopy, complex wrist reconstruction, trauma and sports injuries. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Today there is a national organization ensuring available emergency teams on call for hand injuries 24 hours daily. (lu.se)
  • Among such cases are major and severe upper extremity trauma, flexor tendon injuries, lesions to major nerve trunks and the brachial plexus as well as injuries requiring microvascular reconstruction. (lu.se)
  • He really seems to love orthopedics and explained the mechanics of the hand to me, even though he didn't need to. (raleighhandsurgeon.com)
  • During her residency, Dr. Panchal participated in a mission to the Dominican Republic to provide surgical care to local communities lacking access to general orthopedics and specialized upper extremity care. (ibji.com)
  • While training at University of Washington Harborview Medical Center, he received advanced training in hand and upper extremity trauma care, lower extremity limb salvage, complex microvascular reconstruction, peripheral nerve surgery, wrist arthroscopy, and joint replacement and reconstruction for thumb and finger arthritis. (lifebridgehealth.org)
  • Secondary reconstruction such acute cases are also a major part of hand surgery. (lu.se)
  • From the outset, it was our goal to build a multidisciplinary approach to conditions and trauma affecting the hands. (utoronto.ca)
  • The Hand Program's patients come from across Metro Toronto and Southern Ontario, and we also see major hand trauma patients from the entire province. (utoronto.ca)
  • We see the entire spectrum of hand trauma and perform over 50 finger or hand replantations per year. (utoronto.ca)
  • For certain types of orthopedic trauma or congenital conditions, surgery is often the first line of treatment. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • In this role, he has lectured extensively on aspects of upper limb trauma in various parts of the world. (massgeneral.org)
  • Background - Upper extremity (UE) trauma represents a common reason for emergency department visits, but the longitudinal economic burden of this public health issue is unknown. (ices.on.ca)
  • We matched adults with hand, wrist and UE nerve trauma requiring surgery 1:4 to control patients. (ices.on.ca)
  • Interpretation - Health care expenditure increased more than fivefold in the year after UE trauma surgery and remained greater than the matched cohort for the subsequent 2 years. (ices.on.ca)
  • Dr. Cho completed an integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency Program at Johns Hopkins University and R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland. (lifebridgehealth.org)
  • The other half is focused on subspecialties of general surgery relevant to orthopaedics, such as vascular surgery, trauma ICU, trauma surgery, plastic surgery, and pediatric surgery. (ohsu.edu)
  • All major upper extremity trauma from this region is referred to our unit. (lu.se)
  • Although the main interest is focused on hand trauma and reconstructive hand surgery, all kinds of elective hand surgery are covered. (lu.se)
  • Problems in any of these can affect upper extremity function - from the fingertips to the shoulder blades - causing major disruptions at home and at work and negatively impacting quality of life. (baycare.org)
  • For your hip, knee, shoulder, hands and arms, the experienced team at Mount Sinai South Nassau tailors treatments to meet your goals. (southnassau.org)
  • A questionnaire about personal and professional informations and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire, that has questions about movement difficulty, pain symptoms, weakness, stiffness, paresthesia and psychological and sleep impairment related to last week, was given to 200 dentists from Porto Velho city. (bvsalud.org)
  • A média de disfunção do questionário Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand se manteve no nível "excelente" ao se analisar a amostra geral. (bvsalud.org)
  • He also has a special interest in surgery to improve extremity function in patients with paralysis and spasticity arising from spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, stroke and other disorders affecting the central nervous system. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • They must pass an exam from a certifying organization, like the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery or the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Dr. Patel's expertise is in complex hand and upper extremity problems with a focused approach in both nonsurgical and surgical solutions. (stemcellsnewyork.com)
  • Our multidisciplinary surgical teams perform surgeries from basic to complex using conventional and minimally invasive techniques, treating infants, children and teens in our state-of the-art Children's Surgery Center. (ucdavis.edu)
  • Her team of nurses provide care for newborns, children and teens requiring surgical care in a state-of-the-art Level I children's surgery center. (ucdavis.edu)
  • Dr. Cho is a clinical and basic science researcher with interests investigating outcomes after upper extremity surgery, reconstructive procedures of the hand and wrist, delivery of upper extremity surgical care, and translational tissue engineering and biomaterials. (lifebridgehealth.org)
  • Our goal at Avosant Surgical Associates is to treat, rehabilitate, reduce the risk of re-injury and restore the patient's hand and upper extremity to a healthy and functional state as quickly as possible. (lahandsurgeon.com)
  • The hand team performs over 2,500 surgical cases each year and works closely with certified hand therapists to ensure quality patient care. (utah.edu)
  • When a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) develops joint deformities in the hand or wrist that are unresponsive to medical management, surgical intervention is often necessary. (medscape.com)
  • The surgical treatments for RA of the hand and wrist include synovectomy, tenosynovectomy, tendon realignment, reconstructive surgery or arthroplasty, and arthrodesis. (medscape.com)
  • There are five surgical theatres designed for hand surgery, two of them equipped with operating microscopes. (lu.se)
  • Our skilled Surgeons are trained in Orthopaedic or Plastic Surgery and have subspecialty fellowship training in Hand Surgery. (utoronto.ca)
  • Triple board certified in Orthopedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. (handexpertwitness.com)
  • He then attained his medical degree from UC San Francisco, where he went on to hone his skills in multiple areas of surgery, including vascular, neurosurgery, plastic, orthopaedic, and reconstructive limb surgery, during his internship and residency. (handexpertwitness.com)
  • He co-founded and served as the CEO of Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists, a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment center for musculoskeletal conditions in Los Angeles County, overseeing quality healthcare delivery for over 70,000 patient encounters annually. (handexpertwitness.com)
  • An esteemed fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), Dr. Raven's influence extends to educational and scholarly platforms as well. (handexpertwitness.com)
  • Dr. Mudgal went on to complete an additional Orthopaedic Residency in the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program in Boston, and a Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University. (massgeneral.org)
  • He joined the faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital in 2004 and is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School. (massgeneral.org)
  • Dr. Sami Tuffaha is an Assistant Professor in Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Biomedical Engineering at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • He has helped establish a multidisciplinary peripheral nerve center at Johns Hopkins that seamlessly integrates many experts from the departments of plastic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopaedic surgery, neurology, pain medicine, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Our residents have placed into some of the top orthopaedic surgery programs across the country following their time here at Yale. (yale.edu)
  • The information below will answer many of your questions about the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program. (ohsu.edu)
  • Half the year is dedicated to orthopaedic surgery and related specialties, including physical medicine and rehabilitation. (ohsu.edu)
  • Dr. Kakar has authored over 220 peer reviewed scientific papers, 45 book chapters and co-editor of four orthopaedic textbooks in the Hand and Wrist. (mayoclinic.org)
  • He currently serves as the Editor of Hand.e, the Digital Education Platform of the American Society for Surgery of The Hand and President of the Minnesota Orthopaedic Society from 2022-2023. (mayoclinic.org)
  • According to current organization and agreements with the orthopaedic departments in Sweden, all major hand surgery cases are referred to the hand centers for specialist treatment. (lu.se)
  • Some of the cases are judged and done in collaboration with Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Pediatrics and Department of Hand Surgery in Umeå. (lu.se)
  • At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, she specializes in the treatment of upper extremity bone and soft tissue tumors as well as limb salvage and reconstructive procedures. (hss.edu)
  • Functional Outcomes After Upper Extremity Surgery for Cerebral Palsy: Comparison of High and Low Manual Ability Classification System Levels. (bvsalud.org)
  • The Certified Hand Therapists (CHT's) work closely with our board-certified hand surgeons to ensure excellent continuity of care and a true team approach to the treatment of all upper extremity conditions. (utah.edu)
  • We are proud that graduates of our program have all become board certified in Plastic Surgery. (uthsc.edu)
  • Your hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders are essential tools that allow you to work, play and perform everyday activities. (baycare.org)
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome can be surgically treated with carpal tunnel release surgery. (raleighhandsurgeon.com)
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome is the compression of the median nerve at the wrist, which may result in numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle atrophy in the hand and fingers. (cdc.gov)
  • A study by Ishikawa et al on the systemic effects of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)-related orthopedic surgery found significant improvement in physical function and reduction in disease activity, at 6 and 12 months postoperatively. (medscape.com)
  • Sub-specialties: da Vinci robotic surgery, general surgery. (richmondmagazine.com)
  • Other specialties: general surgery. (richmondmagazine.com)
  • The questionnaire disability average was "excellent" for the general sample, but it was found statistical correlation between upper disability measurements and two variables: short time in profession (less than ten years) and the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Implantology and Stomatology specialties. (bvsalud.org)
  • Thought you might appreciate this item(s) I saw in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. (lww.com)
  • She received fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at HSS and additional fellowship training in orthopedic oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. (hss.edu)
  • Dr Luther performed the 2nd surgery on my wrist and hand to repair damage from a previous surgery caused by a severe break and repair nerve damage. (raleighhandsurgeon.com)
  • The median nerve is responsible for innervating the muscles involved in the fine precision and pinch function of the hand. (medscape.com)
  • The ulnar nerve is responsible for innervating the muscles involved in the power grasping function of the hand. (medscape.com)
  • The radial nerve is responsible for innervating the wrist extensors, which control the position of the hand and stabilize the fixed unit. (medscape.com)
  • The clinical research projects are related to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, assessment of hand function and costs with emphasis on nerve injury and repair. (lu.se)
  • He further expanded his expertise with pediatric hand and upper extremity surgery at Texas Scottish Rite Children's Hospital in Dallas before completing his fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital-Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. (handexpertwitness.com)
  • He also serves as Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at New York University's Langone Hospital for Joint Diseases. (stemcellsnewyork.com)
  • Trained at Harvard Medical School, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, and SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Dr. Patel is sub-specialized in Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Surgery. (stemcellsnewyork.com)
  • Through his residency training at in NYU/ Hospital for Joint Diseases, one of the nation's top orthopedic surgery residency programs, and his subsequent fellowship at Harvard/Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Patel has become one of the few hand surgeons in the nation to have extensive experience in complex hand and upper extremity conditions. (stemcellsnewyork.com)
  • Our surgeons specialize in custom-fitted total joint replacement surgery as well as " minimally invasive " joint replacement surgery. (southnassau.org)
  • There was, however, a significant increase in the volume of foot/ankle joint surgeries over this period. (medscape.com)
  • Applicants must have completed five progressive years in an accredited general surgery residency and meet the requirements to take the certification examination of the American Board of Surgery. (uthsc.edu)
  • In fact, how well the hands, wrists, arms and shoulders interact depends upon the integrity and function of the related ligaments, tendons, muscles, joints and bones. (baycare.org)
  • You might not think about how important your wrists and hands are to daily life-until they are hurt or injured. (utah.edu)
  • Patient Education Videos Watch these videos to learn more about the various conditions affecting your hands and upper extremities and their treatment options. (raleighhandsurgeon.com)
  • Dhamrait provides care for pediatric patients with congenital heart conditions requiring corrective cardiac surgery. (ucdavis.edu)
  • Congenital Hand Conditions (e.g. (lifebridgehealth.org)
  • The techniques of administering regional anesthetics for hand surgery, the pharmacology of local anesthetics , and special conditions associated with hand surgery are discussed. (medscape.com)
  • A large number of other conditions and diseases are also treated at departments of Hand Surgery. (lu.se)
  • He serves as chief of pediatric surgery at UC Davis Children's Hospital and is the director of pediatric surgery for the adjoining Shriners Hospitals for Children - Northern California. (ucdavis.edu)
  • even among members of the same families, the phenotype they exhibited was very variable, while some members had an opposable thumb with mild triphalangy manifesting as an underdeveloped delta phalanx, other members had a fully functional extra digit in their hands (not related to the thumb) as well as a fully formed thumb with an outstanding resemblance to an index finger. (wikipedia.org)
  • Three advanced fellowship-trained hand surgeons and a care team that is committed to helping reduce your pain and improve use of your hand, fingers and wrist lead the Temple Hand Center. (templehealth.org)
  • With subspecialty training in hand and upper extremity surgery and sports medicine, he belongs to a select group of surgeons nationwide. (handexpertwitness.com)
  • She is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the Ruth Jackson Society and the American Association for Hand Surgery. (ibji.com)
  • Our goal is to give young plastic surgeons comprehensive training in the broad-based field of Plastic Surgery. (uthsc.edu)
  • Since 2009 the hand surgeons in Malmö and Lund are organised into one unit. (lu.se)
  • In 2013, after completing hand and upper extremity fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic and MetroHealth Medical Center, Dr. Panchal began her private practice. (ibji.com)
  • Our team works hand-in-hand with experts from Cleveland Clinic Children's - including physical therapists, child life specialists, and pediatric anesthesiologists, rheumatolo-gists and neurologists - to accurately diagnose your child's condition and develop the most appropriate treatment plan. (clevelandclinic.org)