Hand and Upper Extremity Service
Comprehensive care for a range of injuries and conditions.
Experts in Treating Hand and Upper Extremity Conditions
At Brigham Health, we know that the hand and upper extremity – the wrist, arm, elbow and shoulder – are vital to everyday life. When injury or disease strikes these areas, it's important that you have expert care.
Whether you need an initial consult, on-going treatment or a follow-up appointment, our experienced, board-certified orthopedic surgeons offer the highest level of expertise and personalized care for hand and upper extremity injuries and conditions, including surgical and non-surgical treatments.
Our areas of expertise include:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Congenital deformities
- DeQuervain's disease
- Dupuytren's disease
- Nerve entrapment and other nerve injuries and conditions
- Mallet finger
- Osteoarthritis
- Sports injuries and shoulder injuries
- Tendonitis/Tendon injuries
- Trigger Finger
- Tumors and cysts such as ganglions
Additionally, through our Safe Care Commitment, our orthopedic specialists are taking comprehensive measures to provide the safest possible environment for our patients, including offering the option for Virtual Visits where an in-person appointment isn't required.
Schedule a Virtual Visit or an in-person appointment today and see how our Orthopedic care never stops.
Why Choose Us
Our hand and upper extremity team offers individualized treatment to each patient. You can trust our orthopedic specialists to provide expert, compassionate patient care.
- The Hand and Upper Extremity Service is part of our Orthopedic & Arthritis Center of Excellence, a unique, collaborative and multidisciplinary union of specialists wholly devoted to the treatment and research of bone and joint conditions.
- We are a nationally recognized leader in clinical and basic research on orthopedic conditions and diseases. Our robust musculoskeletal research programs continuously lead to advancements in patient care.
- Our Department of Orthopedic Surgery is one of the nation's best, according to U.S. News and World Report, and Brigham and Women's Hospital is a top 15 hospital in the U.S.
- Our comprehensive approach to orthopedic surgery uses modern anesthesia and pain management techniques combined with rapid rehabilitation to focus on a smooth recovery that gets patients home faster, with less pain.
- Our hand and upper extremity team offer Virtual Visits and can consult with you about your treatment over your computer, tablet or phone.
- Our Orthopedic specialists take comprehensive measures to provide the safest possible environment for our patients. Learn more about our Safe Care Commitment.
Request an Appointment or Virtual Visit
Call 857-307-6021 to make an appointment
Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm ET
Or complete the form on this page to receive a callback.
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