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Clinical Services (Hand and Upper Extremity Program):
Diagnosis and Treatment
Image The Hand and Upper Extremity Program provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents with congenital or acquired hand and upper extremity problems, including:

  • Advanced techniques of fracture and microsurgical care for complex fractures and soft tissue (skin, nerve, tendons, muscles, ligaments and blood vessel) injuries to the hand and upper extremity.

  • Post-traumatic reconstruction of complex injuries.

  • Care for the hand and upper extremity benign and malignant tumors working closely with the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Program.

  • Comprehensive care for acute and chronic sports related injuries to the hand and upper extremity.

  • Emergency and urgent care for a wide array of complex fractures, and soft tissue injuries to the hand and upper extremity as a member of Children's Level I Trauma Center.

  • Consultation and surgical care for children and young adults with neuromuscular disorders such as cerebral palsy and arthrogryposis in conjunction with the Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Physical and Occupational Therapy.
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