Upper Body
Shoulder, Elbow, Hand and Wrist
Shoulder Pain: Don't Shrug It Off
Craig Satterlee, MD, discusses the progression to modern treatments: indications, options and benefits; and what to look for in an orthopedic surgeon.
Our team includes certified hand therapists, occupational and physical therapists who are skilled at restoring your mobility and strength in your shoulder, elbow, hand or wrist so you can better manage the tasks of daily living.
Conditions We Treat
- Rotator cuff injuries and repairs
- Frozen shoulder/adhesive capsulitis
- Shoulder replacements
- Shoulder debridements, tendon releases, acromioplasty
- Shoulder stabilization
- Elbow joint contracture release
- Tennis elbow surgery
- Wrist and hand fracture management
- Arthroscopic surgeries of shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand
- Dupuytren’s contracture release
- De Quervain's tenosynovitis
- Carpal tunnel pre- and post-surgical therapy
- Ganglion excision
- Trigger fingers
Specialized Hand Therapy
Because we have certified hand therapists on our team, we're able to provide specialized treatments for conditions affecting the hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders. We work one on one with you to get you back to your normal routine as quickly as possible.
Conditions We Treat
- Amputations
- Arthritis
- Burns
- Complex traumatic injuries
- Fractures
- Ligament injuries
- Loss of range of motion and/or hand function
- Nerve injury/compression syndromes
- Neurological disorders, including multiple sclerosis and stroke
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Swelling of thumb tendons (de Quervain’s syndrome)
- Tendon injury
- Thickening and tightening of hand tissue (Dupuytren’s contracture)
- Torn cartilage in the shoulder joint (SLAP tear)
- Wounds
Treatment includes custom orthotics, custom splinting, electrical and thermal treatment options, exercise therapy to improve motion and dexterity, and work conditioning.
Contact Us
For more information or to schedule an appointment for our hand therapy services, call 816.691.1795.