Hand Surgery Advancements
Dr. Kane Anderson, hand and upper extremity surgeon at Mercy Orthopedic Associations in Durango, describes his fellowship training at the University of Washington and explains several innovative procedures he performs, including finger joint replacement and minimally invasive carpal tunnel release.
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Hand & Wrist Conditions We Treat
- Arthritis of the Wrist and Hand (including basilar joint thumb arthritis)
- Bursitis
- Carpal and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Cysts (ganglion, retinacular and mucous cysts)
- De Quervain's Disease
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Fracture and injuries of the Hand, wrist and Fingers
- Hand Ligament Rupture
- Ligament Tears
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osteoarthritis of Hand, Fingers and Wrist
- Peripheral Nerve injuries and lacerations
- Radial Tunnel Syndrome
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Ruptured or Lacerated Tendons
- Scaphoid fractures and Wrist Dislocations
- Tendon Disorders
- Tendon Injuries
- Tendonitis
- Trigger Finger
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Surgical Options & Advanced Care
We specialize in minimally-invasive treatments that allow for quick recovery times, as well as more advanced surgical procedures.
- Arthritic Hand Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- De Quervain's Release
- Endoscopic Wrist Surgery, TFCC surgery
- Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
- Fracture Care
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
- Minimally-Invasive Surgeries, Including Wide-Awake Hand Surgery
- On-site Diagnostic Imaging and collaborative on-site Hand Therapy
- Percutaneous needle aponeurotomy
- PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Injections for Tendon Problems
- Scaphotrapeziotrapezoid Arthrodesis
- Trigger Finger Release
- Wrist and finger joint Fusion
- Wrist Ligament Reconstruction
In addition, we work closely as a team with the hand therapists to accelerate your recovery and return to normal activities with:
- Custom Orthotic Fabrication
- On-site Hand Therapy
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Patient Education & Resources
Our surgeons recommend the following outside resources when researching hand and wrist treatment options.
Learn more about our hand and wrist specialists.