The Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Shoulder CenterYour hands, wrists and elbows are essential tools that allow you to work, play and perform everyday activities. In fact, how well the hand, wrist and elbow interact depends on the integrity and function of the related ligaments, tendons, muscles, joints and bones. Problems in any of these can affect upper extremity function, causing major disruptions and negatively impacting quality of life. Fortunately, the Orthopedic Institute’s Hand, Wrist and Elbow Center is nationally known as a pioneer of numerous surgical techniques and nonsurgical treatments. It utilizes state-of-the-art technology to restore function to patients’ lives. Whether you suffer from years of use or a traumatic injury, a chronic condition or a recent development, you do not have to endure pain and stiffness in your hands, wrists or elbows. Our specially trained physicians understand the intricate workings of the upper extremity, spending years dedicating their practice to treatment for conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow. So whether your condition is due to arthritis, a sports injury, accident, work-related injury or a congenital disorder, you can feel confident choosing the Hand, Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder Center for your care. Hand, Wrist and Elbow Conditions and ProceduresHand and Wrist:
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Our Team Houshang Seradge, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery, Hand and Shoulder The shoulder is considered by many to be one of the most complicated joints in the body. Fortunately, the physicians at the Orthopedic Institute’s Hand, Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder Center have unparalleled expertise in the most comprehensive diagnosis and advanced treatment for problems related to the shoulder, treating everything from tendinitis to sports injuries and arthritis. Shoulder injuries can be caused by sports activities or everyday activities involving overhead movements. Athletes are especially susceptible to shoulder problems. A shoulder problem can often develop slowly in athletes through repetitive, intensive training routines. Under our physician’s care, fractures and arthritic conditions are addressed utilizing state-of-the-art reconstructive techniques. In conjunction with our team of physical therapists, our patients receive a continuum of care that is unsurpassed in specialized shoulder care. In addition to treating patients with all disorders affecting the shoulder, our team is committed to educating others about the shoulder. By conducting research to better understand the pathology of the shoulder, our team can develop the best treatments available. Shoulder Conditions and Procedures:
Our Shoulder TeamR.M. Kamath, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery, Joint Reconstructive Surgery |
