Upper Extremity Specialists: Where Dry and Broken Bones Come Back to Life

Epicondylitis, rotator cuff tear, and hand osteoarthritis all are categorized as severe musculoskeletal disorders (UEMDs). All these conditions can lower your quality of life. These conditions can be caused by several factors including injury and bone deterioration due to old age. Do not be intimidated by the seemingly difficult terminologies used on these diseases well known to Dr. Kristopher L. Downing and his team at Upper Extremity Specialists, as well as other professionals who will provide excellent diagnostics and treatment to your upper extremity conditions.

Who is an Orthopedic Surgeon?

These are doctors whose main specialization is the musculoskeletal system. They are highly trained in fixing ligaments, joints, bones, tendons, and muscles vital to everyday life. The human body has more than 200 bones; therefore, you need a trained specialist to work on your bones. Every day people present with broken bones and other problems like arthritis, hip, and back pain, some with dislocated joints. This is the work of specialists. Whether you have chronic or acute or degenerative pain, a good orthopedic doctor will see you through.

Standard procedures at the facility  

The moment you step into your orthopedic surgeon’s office, they will examine you and know the immediate attention that they will offer or administer to you. Here are some of the procedures you may get when you step into Upper Extremity Specialists’ offices.

  • Arthroscopic Acromioclavicular
  • SLAP Repair
  • Total Shoulder Replacement
  • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
  • Trigger Digit Release
  • Ganglion Cyst Removal
  • and so much more

Why you should visit Upper Extremity Specialists

Visiting a reputable orthopedic surgeon in your locality is not a big deal; the big deal is what they will do to you and the quality of services you will benefit from. This is why you need to go to Upper Extremity Specialists.

Qualified and experienced team

Upper Extreme Specialists surgeons are board-certified and have additional fellowship training in diverse specialties, including orthopedic trauma and sports medicine.

Surgical expertise

The doctors always employ the right surgical procedures that a patient requires. Specialists perform arthroscopy, a minimally intrusive process that usually uses a small incision and miniature instruments. When you have a complex upper limb problem, the team may opt for open surgery.

Precise diagnosis

Upper arm operations are delicate procedures that require precise diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, there is the need to use sophisticated imaging technologies to diagnose conditions and injuries, and make the right decision on what form of treatment is ideal for you or a loved one. Depending on your condition or injury, you could benefit from mini-fluoroscopy as well as MRI and CT scans in the facility.

The facility is among the most sophisticated places where you can also get several services when you have shoulder, elbow, and hand injuries. Patients also come for regenerative orthopedic services, lipograms, non-operative orthopedics, sports medicine, and so much more.