Hand Surgery Los Angeles

Welcome to Hand Surgery Los Angeles

The Hand and Wrist Institute at D.I.S.C. is the nation's foremost outpatient treatment and surgical center for ailments of the wrist, hand and upper extremities. Board-certified, orthopedic surgeon Dr. John T. Knight has worked for more than 20 years to bring an active lifestyle back to his patients. While most patients at The Hand and Wrist Institute benefit from conservative, non-surgical treatments, those requiring surgery feel comfortable and relaxed in our state-of-the-art surgical center.

All surgeries are performed on an outpatient basis and The Hand and Wrist Institute uses the most advanced technology and research from a minimally invasive standpoint. The advanced endoscopic and arthroscopic capabilities at The Hand and Wrist Institute allows for a quicker and less painful recovery. The Stitchless Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release and wrist arthroscopy procedures done at The Hand and Wrist Institute are known throughout the country for the minimal scarring and drastically reduced trauma to the surrounding tissue that is often associated with the "open approach". The procedures performed at The Hand and Wrist Institute provides immediate relief so patients can restore function and return to an active lifestyle.

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The Hand and Wrist Institute offers a treatment for virtually every wrist, hand and arm ailment imaginable. Browse our Services section for information on the treatments we offer, including our nationally known Stitchless Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release surgery.

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Injuries and Syndromes

Visit the Injuries and Syndromes section of our site for informative articles on the various wrist, hand and arm injuries and conditions. Remember that a doctor will need to diagnose your condition.

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Carpal Tunnel Release

Our Stitchless Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release (ECTR) surgery is the hallmark of our program. It's a minimally invasive, 10-minute procedure done with local anesthetic. The scarring and pain is minimal because the incision is only one centimeter long. You'll leave the same day with no restrictions after 48 hours.

The Hand and Wrist Institute helps solve the most complex wrist ailments with minimally invasive advanced wrist arthroscopy. Using just two small incisions, cartilage and ligament injuries can be treated, minimizing the scarring and recovery time.

Lateral epicondylitis, more commonly known as tennis elbow, occurs when a small tear is present in the common extensor origin. Whether from occupation or sports, repeated stress can produce tears in the tendon.

New - Dr. Knight was recently on The Doctor's TV to discuss a common arthroscopic wrist procedure - TFC Debridement. See video

New - Dr. Knight appeared on the show to review a successful patient case of ECTR or Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release. See video

Doctor Knight from The Hand and Wrist Institute appeared on a recent episode of The Doctors TV show to discuss joint replacement surgery and Arthritis pain in the hand. The episode aired 3/29/11 and you can view more images and videos here. click here.

Areas We Service

The Hand and Wrist Institute services client from across California and the world. Many of our clients within California come from the following areas: Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Westwood, Brentwood, Venice, Palms, Culver City, West Hollywood, Long Beach, Glendale, Santa Clarita, Lancaster, Palmdale, Pomona, Torrance, Pasadena, El Monte, Downey, Inglewood, West Covina, Norwalk, Burbank, Orange County & Santa Barbara County.

Five Most Common Hand Surgery Procedures

When the hand or fingers malfunction for any reason, it can have dramatic consequences, and ordinary tasks become difficult or impossible. For serious hand problems, surgical intervention is sometimes necessary to restore the ability to grasp, move, and manipulate objects without severe pain. After seeing a hand surgeon Los Angeles patients will find that these highly trained certified surgeons are capable of repairing a variety of hand problems, including deformities present from birth, injuries caused by accidents, and problems that have developed because of disease or repetitive movements. Read More

Some of the most common procedures that hand surgery Los Angeles doctors perform are related to these five categories:

• Congenital malformations
• Nerve compression
• Fractures
• Infections
• Tumors

Through surgery Los Angeles physicians can repair the joints, bones, ligaments, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, and skin of the hand to alleviate the pain of these conditions and add flexibility and control to movements.

Some people are born with malformations of the fingers and hands which need surgical treatment. The most common of these conditions is syndactyly, a birth defect in which some of the fingers are fused by cartilage or bone or webbed together, impeding the ability to manipulate objects easily. The procedure used for this hand surgery in Los Angeles involves separating the affected digits using a dorsal flap and a fasciocutaneous flap, followed by skin grafts. This surgery is best performed at the youngest age possible because the patient will not use his or her hands as much during recovery. Several surgeries may be needed to completely separate the fused digits, and these are scheduled at least six months apart. Hand Surgery Los Angeles will explain the entire process of your particular surgical need and answer and questions you have.

Nerve compression can cause several different types of hand conditions. Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most prevalent of these. Carpal tunnel is a problem in which the median nerve in the arm is compressed in the carpal tunnel leading from the wrist to the hand. This leads to an numb or tingling hands and an inability to use the hand and fingers without pain. Treatment by a hand surgeon in Los Angeles can relieve this pressure by releasing the nerves from this constriction. Another type of common compression problem of the hand is a condition known as trigger finger or flexor tendinitis. This condition begins with fluid building around the tendons in the hand, causing swelling and pressure. Eventually, this compression leads to a loud popping sound when the finger is moved, and the finger may become locked into a bent position. By undergoing hand surgery Los Angeles patients can get permanent relief by having the tendons released from the sheaths which constrict their movement.

Fractures of the fingers or bones of the hand can lead to serious complications if not properly treated. Whether the fracture is caused from a sports injury, a car wreck, or an industrial accident, hand surgery in Los Angeles can facilitate healing by using screws and plates to join the bone fragments and hold them in place until new growth occurs.

Infections of the hand must be treated carefully by certified surgeons to prevent amputation of the fingers or hand. For this type of hand surgery in Los Angeles residents should seek out specialized treatment. Whether they are suffering from paronychia, an infection which occurs after the nail bed has been penetrated, or felon, an infection much deeper in the tissue beneath the skin of the fingertip, surgery can clean out the infection to give the hand an opportunity to heal and remove tissue already damaged.

Tumors can also be problematic and need to be removed through hand surgery. Ganglion cysts, cell tumors, and lipomas can all be removed by a hand surgeon. These procedures are usually done on an outpatient basis and require stitches to close the surgical site. Recovery time depends on the size of the tumor removed and which portion of the hand it affected.

When in need of a certified hand surgeon Los Angeles residents have many experieced providers waiting to be of service. Hand problems due to arthritis, disease, deformities, tumors, and breaks can all be repaired using the most modern techniques available.

Contact Hand Surgery Los Angeles today for all your hand surgery needs - 310.684.3989

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