Hand, Wrist, & Elbow

the Hughston clinic approach

At Hughston Clinic Orthpaedics, our physicians are specialty-trained orthopedist that treat injuries and disorders of the upper extremity. Not all painful conditions require surgery; therefore, our physicians look for nonsurgical solutions first. Depending on your condition, you could be treated with a brace, splint, anti-inflammatory medications, rehabilitation (physical or occupational therapy). Or, depending on the severity of the condition, surgery may be a necessary option.

Our physical therapists also specialize in the hand and wrist and the upper extremity. Directed by your physician, therapists help you reach your full potential. If you do need surgery, our surgeons use a variety of innovative techniques and a range of tools to improve surgical outcomes for patients. Some procedures may require a short hospital stay, but many are performed on an outpatient basis.

Learn more about our fellowship trained hand, wrist, and elbow specialists, Dr. Gleb Medvedev, Dr. William Melton and Dr. Todd Rubin.

What are common causes of pain for your hand, wrist, and elbow?

If you have a condition that is affecting your quality of life, make an appointment to see one of our world-renowned orthopedic physicians at Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics. Here are some of the injuries and disorders our upper extremity specialists treat:

• De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
• Distal Radius Fracture
• Dupuytren’s Disease
• Ganglion Cyst
• Osteoarthritis of the hand
• Tendonitis
• Trigger digit
• Fractures of the hand, forearm and wrist
• Carpal tunnel
• Strains
• Tendinitis
• Wrist pain
• Tendon injuries
• Nerve Injuries
• Injuries at the workplace
• Dislocations
• Nerve Compression

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