Hand and Upper Extremity Service

The MUSC Hand and Upper Extremity specialists provide advanced surgical options to correct problems of the hand and upper extremities including congenital/pediatric disorders, traumatic injuries and common problems for both adults and pediatrics.

Learn more about the conditions we treat and our advanced medical and surgical treatment options for conditions of the hand and upper extremity.

Congenital/Pediatric:

• Syndactyly
• Polydactyly
• Duplication
• Failure of Formation
• Trigger Thumb
• Cerebral Palsy

Common Problems:

• Arthritis: Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis of Hand, Wrist and Elbow
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
• Trigger Finger
• Tenosynovitis
• Ganglions/Cysts
• Dupuytrens Contracture
• Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis elbow)
• Fingernail deformities/infections
• Masses
• Wrist Pain

Traumatic injuries to the hand and  upper extremities:

• Fractures: Hand, Wrist, Forearm, Elbow, Humerus
• Lacerations: Skin, Tendon, Nerve, Vessel
• Ligamentous Injuries: Hand, Wrist, Elbow
• Tendon Injuries
• Burns
• Non-unions
• Malunions