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Hand and Upper Extremity Services
| As national leaders in scientific research and medical evaluation, staff specialize in understanding the complexities of hand, arm and shoulder conditions. Our interdisciplinary team ensures that patients receive the expert attention they need during recovery, from identification of a condition to surgical reconstruction, rehabilitation and psychological adjustment. Caregivers work together to provide comprehensive treatment that improves function and helps patients resume their lives. |
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To find a doctor or make an appointment, call 1-800-DOCTORS or use our online form. |
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeons
Surgeons have been nationally recognized for excellence in orthopaedic, reconstructive and microsurgery. All physicians are board certified and fellowship trained in specialties including hand surgery, upper extremity surgery, microsurgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Our team of orthopaedic surgeons and plastic and reconstructive surgeons is specially trained to provide treatments that improve the function and appearance of any part of the hand and arm that is missing, damaged or diseased. They are also experts in correcting problems or injuries in joints, tendons, nerves and ligaments. Orthopaedic surgeons additionally are trained to correct problems or injuries to the bones in the arm and hand.
Roger A. Daley, MD, PhD
Medical College of Wisconsin Othopaedic Surgeon
William Dzwierzynski, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Steve Grindel, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Orthopaedic Surgeon
John B. Hijjawi, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
John LoGiudice, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Plastic Surgeon
Hani S. Matloub, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
James R. Sanger, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Rehabilitation PsychologistsRehabilitation psychologists are widely recognized for their treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder as well as specializing in assisting patients to resume their daily lives following injury.
Brad K. Grunert, PhD
Mark D. Rusch, PhD
Stephanie C. Zanowski, PhD
Hand TherapistsIn addition to our physicians and psychologists, our comprehensive team includes physical and occupational therapists, many with advanced national certification in hand therapy. We have therapists with specialty areas in brachial plexus, ergonomics, work reconditioning as well as Functional Capacity Evaluations. All therapists are proficient in wound care, splinting/casting, thermal and electrical modalities, therapeutic exercise and patient education. Their longevity with the program, extensive experience and advanced training help them anticipate patient needs and provide optimal care.
Additional Expertise Based on Each Patient’s NeedsAs part of an academic medical center, a full spectrum of specialists is available for consultation and involvement in treatment based on each patient’s needs. These physicians may include neurologists, physical medicine specialists, radiologists, rheumatologists, oncologists and other specialists.
Last Review Date: May 15, 2013 Online Editor(s): Shannon Krause |
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