Hand Service
The Penn Hand Service provides comprehensive, expert diagnosis and treatment of the hand, wrist and elbow.
The Penn Hand Service has received grants from the National Institutes of Health and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation to research groundbreaking technology in the treatment of hand, wrist and elbow disorders and traumas.
Conditions Treated
Penn Hand Service specialists evaluate, diagnose and treat:
- trauma injuries
- fractures
- arthritis
- tendinitis
- congenital anomalies
- joint derangements
- work-related injuries
- sports-related injuries
- nerve problems, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
Surgical Procedures
The Penn Hand Center responds to major traumas of the hand and upper extremity. For the hand, wrist and elbow, the team performs:
- microvascular surgery
- arthroscopic surgery
- reconstructive surgery
In addition to aggressive treatment and state-of-the-art surgical interventions, a dedicated team of occupational therapists who specialize in hand, wrist and elbow rehabilitation provide comprehensive care and return to function for Penn Hand Service patients.