MEDICAL PROBLEMS
- Shoulder Problems
- Elbow Problems
- Wrist Problems
- Hand Problems

Medical Problems

The Indiana Hand Center has grown to become the largest free-standing facility in the world dedicated to treatment and rehabilitation of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. In addition to providing care for common upper extremity injuries, we specialize in the treatment of rare problems and paralytic/musculoskeletal conditions such as:

- Ilizarov bone lengthening
- Cerebral Palsy
- Quadraplegia
- Spasticity
- Brachial plexus injuries
- Upper extremity problems of the head-injured patient

Our fellowship-trained, board certified orthopedic surgeons specialize in performing state-of-the-art surgical procedures that incorporate the latest microsurgical techniques. Some of those procedures include:

- Joint replacement and reconstruction
- Free tissue and muscle transfers
- Reconstruction of fingers and thumbs
- Replantation of amputated fingers, hands and arms
- Toe to hand transfers
- Bone replacement
- Vascular reconstruction and grafts

Following is a list of the common conditions, injuries and diseases we treat. If you have a condition not mentioned here, please contact us at 317-875-9105 or toll-free, 800-888-HAND for more information.

Shoulder Problems

• Tendonitis
• Dislocations
• Rotator cuff injuries
• Fractures
• Arthritis
• Bursitis
• Brachial plexus injuries
• Instabilities
• Pediatric and congenital conditions

Elbow Problems

• Tennis Elbow
• Golfer's Elbow
• Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
• Arthritis
• Overuse syndrome
• Contractures
• Dislocations
• Fractures
• Ligament Injuries and Instabilities
• Pediatric and congenital conditions

Wrist Problems

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Tendonitis
• Arthritis
• Fractures (including Colles and Scaphoid)
• Ligament injuries and instabilities
• Paralytic deformities
• Pediatric and congenital conditions
• Conditions resulting from stroke and Cerebral Palsy

Hand Problems

• Arthritis
• Burns and Fireworks Injuries
• Crush Injuries and Fractures
• Cysts / Ganglions / Tumors
• Dupuytren's Contracture
• Tendon injuries
• Infections /inflammation
• Animal bites and lacerations
• Nerve injuries
• Tenosynovitis
• Trigger Finger
• Paralytic deformities
• Conditions resulting from stroke and Cerebral Palsy
• Pediatric and congenital conditions such as:
-- Syndactyly
-- Thumb duplication
-- Failure of formation
-- Hypoplastic thumb
-- Radial club hand
-- Constriction bands
-- Obstetrical palsies
-- Vascular anomalies

To obtain more detailed information about conditions of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, visit the American Society for Surgery of the Hand at www.assh.org.

If you require care and treatment for the shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand, call The Indiana Hand Center toll-free at [800] 888-HAND.

The medical information contained on this website is provided to increase your knowledge and understanding of upper extremity problems or other orthopaedic conditions. This information should not be interpreted as The Indiana Hand Center's recommendation for a specific medical or surgical treatment plan.

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Full Medical Disclaimer

“The materials on this website have been prepared for informational purposes only and do not constitute advice. You should not act or rely upon any medical information in this website without a physician’s advice. The information contained within this website is not intended to serve as a substitution for a thorough examination from a qualified healthcare provider. Display of this information is not intended to create a health care provider-patient relationship between The Indiana Hand Center and you.”