Premier Orthopedic Hand Specialist in Annapolis, MD
When seeking expert orthopedic care, including consultation with a dedicated shoulder surgeon, you deserve the highest level of specialization. The Annapolis Hand to Shoulder Center is the definitive destination for comprehensive upper extremity care. In Annapolis, MD, our team of board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians provides unparalleled expertise, ensuring you receive focused treatment for your hand condition.
High-Level Expertise from Your Hand Surgeon
Every patient seen at our center benefits from orthopedic expertise previously reserved for academic hospitals. Our physicians are recognized "Top Doc" award winners and maintain active involvement in research, with over 100 research publications informing our methods. When dealing with complex conditions or fractures of the hand, wrist, or forearm, you will always see one of our specialized upper extremity hand surgeon experts—not a rotating team of junior staff.
All three of our surgeons see pediatric, adolescent and adult patients for all upper extremity fractures, new or chronic injuries and conditions.
Comprehensive Care from Hand Specialist to Recovery
We function as your complete orthopedic resource, treating pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients for a vast range of hand conditions. Whether you are dealing with a new injury, a debilitating sports injury, or a chronic condition like arthritis, our hand specialist team delivers personalized protocols. We offer same-day appointments for injuries because we know that prompt diagnosis is essential for optimal recovery. Our specialization extends across bone, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and nerves of the upper extremity.
Hand & Wrist Conditions
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- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Trigger Finger (Stenosing Tenosynovitis)
- Osteoarthritis - CMC (Basilar Thumb), fingers & wrist
- Dupuytren’s Disease
- Fractures - Distal radius, Scaphoid, Metacarpal, Phalangeal
- Malunions & Nonunions of fractures
- DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis
- Tendonitis / Overuse Syndromes
- Mallet Finger
- Boutonniere Deformity
- Tendon Lacerations – Flexor & Extensor
- Sprains (ligament injuries & dislocations) - Skier’s Thumb (UCL Injury), Scapho-lunate, DISI, DRUJ, TFCC, PIP joint
- Nerve Injuries – Digital nerve, median, ulnar, radial
- Ganglion Cysts - Wrist & Digital Mucous Cysts
- Masses - Lipoma, Giant Cell Tumor, Schwannoma, Vascular lesions
- Congenital Anomalies – Trigger thumb, syndactyly & polydactyly
- Rheumatoid Arthritis & Inflammatory Arthritis
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Traditional surgical techniques often used for more complex conditions, fractures, and joint replacement.
Shoulder Replacement Surgery:
Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA): Replacement of both the ball and socket for standard shoulder arthritis (requires an intact rotator cuff).
Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (rTSA): Replacement where the ball and socket components are switched, used for rotator cuff tear arthropathy or complex fractures.
Hemiarthroplasty: Partial shoulder replacement, replacing only the humeral head (ball).
Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty: Surgery to replace failed shoulder replacement components.
Shoulder Conditions
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Arthritis of the Shoulder: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, rotator cuff arthropathy.
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Rotator Cuff Pathology: Tendinitis (tendinopathy), bursitis (subacromial), partial and complete tears.
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Shoulder Instability: Chronic instability, dislocations (anterior, posterior), subluxations.
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Labral Tears: SLAP (Superior Labral tear from Anterior to Posterior) lesions and Bankart lesions.
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Fractures and Trauma: Fractures of the clavicle (collarbone), humerus (upper arm bone), and scapula (shoulder blade).
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Stiffness and Motion Issues: Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), stiff shoulder after injury or surgery.
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Biceps Tendon Issues: Biceps tendinitis, proximal biceps tendon rupture.
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Sports Injuries (Adult and Pediatric): Repetitive motion disorders and injuries in athletes.
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Thrower’s Shoulder: An overuse injury where repetitive stress causes widening or injury to the growth plate (physis) of the upper arm bone (proximal humerus) in young throwing athletes.
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Other Conditions: Acromioclavicular (AC) joint disorders (separation, arthritis), shoulder impingement syndrome, nerve-related problems (e.g., nerve entrapment, Parsonage-Turner syndrome).
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Failed Prior Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder Procedures
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Arthroscopic Shoulder Procedures
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Rotator Cuff Repair: Repair of partial or full-thickness rotator cuff tears.
Rotator Cuff Repair with Biologic Implant: Used for partial tears or for failed or recurrent prior repairs.
Labral Repair: Repair of Bankart lesions (anterior labrum) for instability and SLAP lesions (superior labrum).
Glenoid Reconstruction: used for recurrent shoulder instability with bone loss.
Shoulder Stabilization/Capsular Shift: For recurrent shoulder dislocations and chronic instability.
Subacromial Decompression (SAD): Removal of bone spurs and inflamed bursa tissue to relieve impingement syndrome.
Biceps Tenodesis/Tenotomy: Procedures performed to treat chronic biceps tendinitis or tears.
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Debridement or Resection Arthroplasty (Distal Clavicle Excision): Removal of a small part of the collarbone end to treat AC joint arthritis.
Capsular Release: Release of tightened joint capsule tissue to treat frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis).
Removal of Loose Bodies: Removal of loose cartilage or bone fragments from the joint space.
Synovectomy: Removal of inflamed joint lining (synovium) caused by conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.
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Open Shoulder Procedures
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Traditional surgical techniques often used for more complex conditions, fractures, and joint replacement.
Shoulder Replacement Surgery:
Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA): Replacement of both the ball and socket for standard shoulder arthritis (requires an intact rotator cuff).
Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (rTSA): Replacement where the ball and socket components are switched, used for rotator cuff tear arthropathy or complex fractures.
Hemiarthroplasty: Partial shoulder replacement, replacing only the humeral head (ball).
Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty: Surgery to replace failed shoulder replacement components.
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- Open Fracture Fixation (ORIF): Surgical repair of fractures involving the humerus (upper arm bone), clavicle (collarbone), and scapula (shoulder blade).
Complex Rotator Cuff Repair: For massive, chronic, or revision rotator cuff tears that cannot be treated arthroscopically.
Latarjet Procedure: An open surgical procedure using a bone graft to treat complex shoulder instability (bone loss).
Open Biceps Tenodesis: An open approach to secure the biceps tendon in a new location.
Pectoralis Major Tendon Repair: Repair of ruptured chest muscle tendon.
Advanced Treatments with Community Convenience
Why compromise convenience for quality? Our practice offers world-class care right here in the Annapolis, MD, community. Beyond surgical intervention, our treatments include modern therapies like Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections and Dry Needling, performed by our certified therapists. This combination of advanced treatments and personalized care ensures a tailored plan that is aligned with your lifestyle, helping you regain the maximum possible function in your hand and wrist.
If you are struggling with a chronic condition or a new injury, do not delay expert consultation. Trust the hand specialist resource with the proven track record and academic pedigree. Contact us today to schedule your evaluation.