The Hand and Upper Extremity Service treats the full spectrum of diseases of the hand and upper extremity, including fractures, tumors, ligament disruptions and tendonitis. The Service has particular expertise in the treatment of arthritis, entrapment neuropathies, Dupuytren’s Disease, traumatic disorders, and sports injuries of the hand and upper extremity.
The types of conditions treated include:
Arthritis Working with Rheumatologists at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the Service offers a comprehensive approach to the treatment of arthritis in the hand and upper extremity. The Service has broad experience in surgical treatment of arthritis, including joint replacements in the shoulder, elbow and hand, and tendon transfers.
Entrapment neuropathy, including carpal tunnel syndrome. The Service utilizes minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel release can now be performed in less than ten minutes under local anesthesia. Other entrapment neuropathies treated include cubital tunnel syndrome and radial tunnel syndrome.
Sports-related injuries The Service consults with two major college teams in the Boston area and provides care for sports injuries in athletes from high school through college.
Post-traumatic reconstruction The Service has a great breadth of experience dealing with reconstruction after traumatic injuries including joint replacements for traumatic arthritis, joint releases for contractures, nerve reconstructions and tendon transfers.
Rehabilitation The Service offers rehabilitation by highly trained, certified hand and physical therapists.
Performing Arts Clinic In collaboration with the Performing Arts Clinic in the Department of Neurology, the Service treats musicians from all over the world with entrapment neuropathy and other performance-related conditions and injuries.
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