Shoulder, Elbow & Hand Surgery

Choose the PIH Health orthopedic surgeons with advanced training in treating the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. You’ll receive comprehensive support services to help you relieve pain.

What’s Upper Extremity Surgery?

Upper extremity surgery can address various injuries and conditions that affect the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder.

Complete Upper Extremity Care

PIH Health Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialist, Andrew Hsiao MD, spoke at a consumer seminar and PIH Health Foundation Circle of Excellence event on the topic of shoulder and upper extremity surgeries.

Hand & Wrist Conditions We Treat

Get care for hand and wrist conditions, including:

Basal joint arthritis
Carpal tunnel release
Contracture releases
Cysts, including ganglion cysts
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Fractures of the hand and wrist
Tendon releases
Trigger finger release
Wrist fusions

Elbow Conditions We Treat

Find relief for pain caused by a wide range of conditions, including:

Biceps or triceps rupture
Cubital tunnel syndrome
Elbow arthritis
Elbow cartilage defects
Elbow fractures and dislocation
Nerve entrapment releases
Overuse injuries, like tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow
Tenotomy and tendon repairs

Shoulder Conditions We Treat

Trust our orthopedic care team if you have pain from:

Acromioclavicular (shoulder) arthritis
Acromioclavicular dislocation
Biceps tendonitis
Bursitis and impingement debridement
Calcific tendinitis
Frozen shoulder
Proximal humerus fracture
Rotator cuff tear
Shoulder bursitis or impingement
Shoulder instability
SLAP tears

Shoulder, Elbow & Hand Procedures

Choose PIH Health for surgical care when your orthopedist recommends:

Arthroscopy – Uses a tiny camera and small instruments to diagnose and treat shoulder, elbow and hand conditions.
Carpal tunnel release – Relieves pressure on the median nerve in your hand, wrist, elbow or shoulder
Tendon repair – Treats torn or damaged tendons, like rotator cuff repair

Upper Extremity Joint Replacement Surgery

Expect the best possible care from our expert orthopedic surgeons for:

Elbow arthroplasty – Removes and replaces damaged areas of the elbow joint
Finger, knuckle and wrist joint replacement – Removes and replaces damaged areas of the elbow joint
Shoulder replacement – Removes and replaces damaged parts of your shoulder

Your Upper Extremity Care Team

Choose a team with the experience and resources you need to feel confident you’ll receive knowledgeable, high-quality care through recovery. Your care team at PIH Health includes:

Orthopedic surgeon – Performs your surgery and oversees your care
Orthopedic nurse – Provides care and education specific to orthopedic-related care
Physical therapist – Helps you build strength, flexibility and range of motion before and after surgery
Case manager – Helps you plan for the care and equipment you’ll need after surgery