Joint & Hand
This department offers
- Elbow care
- Foot and ankle care
- General orthopedics
- Hand and elbow care
- Hand and wrist care
- Hip and knee care
- Hip care
- Injury risk evaulation
- Joint and Hand Care
- Knee care
Helping you move with comfort and confidence
Whether it's your hands, feet, hips or knees — your joints do a lot of work. When pain or injury interrupts your day, our team at Southwest Orthopedics – Hand & Elbow offers advanced care across upper and lower extremities. From total joint replacement to hand surgery, our specialists provide personalized treatment that helps restore movement and improve quality of life.
Conditions we treat
We treat a wide range of orthopedic conditions, including:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome and nerve compressions
- Trigger finger, tendon injuries, ganglion cysts
- Hand, wrist and finger fractures
- Foot and ankle arthritis, deformities, tendon injuries
- Bunions, plantar fasciitis, heel pain
- Hip and knee arthritis or injury
- Joint degeneration or post-traumatic conditions
Treatments and services we offer
Our services include both surgical and non-surgical approaches:
- Hand and wrist procedures: carpal tunnel release, tendon repair, cyst removal
- Foot and ankle surgery, reconstruction and realignment
- Total joint replacement: hip, knee, ankle
- Revision joint surgery for failed or worn implants
- Arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery
- Fracture care and ligament repair
- Joint injections, bracing, and physical therapy coordination
What sets us apart
Our orthopedic team offers subspecialty expertise and the latest surgical techniques — from motion-preserving hand procedures to advanced foot and ankle reconstruction. We emphasize minimally invasive approaches, faster recovery times, and individualized care planning to help you get back to the activities you love.
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