Dr. Kwon
Fellowship Trained Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Byrne
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Lemmon
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Watumull
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Hand & Upper Extremity Specialties & Procedures
- Hand Surgery
- Wrist Surgery
- Upper Extremity Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Cosmetic Surgery
Endoscopic Surgery Procedures
Some surgeons make a smaller skin incision and use a small camera, called an endoscope, to cut the ligament from the inside of the carpal tunnel. This may speed up recovery.
Carpal Tunnel Release
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition brought on by increased pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. In effect, it is a pinched nerve at the wrist. Symptoms may include numbness, tingling, and pain in the arm, hand, and fingers. There is a space in the wrist called the carpal tunnel where the median nerve and nine tendons pass from the forearm into the hand.
Joint Pain Diagnosis
A doctor can diagnose arthritis of the hand by examining the hand and by taking X-rays. Specialized studies, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), are usually not needed. Sometimes a bone scan is helpful. A bone scan may help the doctor diagnose arthritis when it is in an early stage, even if X-rays look normal.