Patient Education

Shoulder:
Shoulder Bursitis or Tendinitis
Rotator Cuff Tears *** Surgery Video ***
Shoulder Replacement

Elbow:
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) *** Surgery Video ***

Hand:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome *** Surgery Video ***
Trigger Finger or Thumb
DeQuervain's Tendonitis
Ganglion Cysts
Thumb Basilar Arthritis

Postoperative Instructions
If you've just had an operation or procedure performed by one of our surgeons and have questions about what to do now, or don't remember everything your doctor told you, check this section. It has answers to many common questions, like what else can I take for pain, and many more. Some of the individual surgeons' instructions are here as well.

Over the counter pain relievers
A review outlining medicines readily available without a prescription that may be very helpful for pain and soreness

Authoritative, trustworthy information about orthopedic conditions can be found at the patient education section of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons www.OrthoInfo.org

Authoritative, trustworthy information about hand and upper extremity conditions can be found at the American Society for Surgery of the Hand at www.ASSH.org (Select Patients & Public).

Information on other orthopedic conditions can be found through some of the links.