Your shoulders, elbows, hands, and wrists (upper extremities) are complex structures. Pain in these areas requires expert care, and you’ll find it at Trinity Health Michigan. Our team includes highly skilled orthopedic physicians specializing in upper extremity injuries and disorders.
We offer advanced care, including hand therapy and minimally invasive procedures that are gentler on your body. Our experts have been caring for people in Southeast and West Michigan for decades, and we can help you, too.
At Trinity Health Michigan, you receive care from board-certified orthopedists specializing in upper extremity injuries and issues. All physicians passed rigorous exams and stay current on the latest research. Many specialists have advanced training through fellowships. This expertise leads to appropriate care so that you can achieve the best possible outcomes.
Our orthopedists use the latest techniques to treat hand, wrist, shoulder, and elbow pain. Many patients get better with nonsurgical care, including hand therapy and custom braces. If surgery is necessary, we often use minimally invasive techniques that involve smaller incisions and help you recover quickly.
Trinity Health Michigan brings nationally recognized shoulder replacement surgery to Southeast and West Michigan. This procedure replaces a worn-out shoulder joint with an artificial one. We perform a high volume of these surgeries each year. Our expertise leads to safe, precise care and timely recovery. Explore joint replacement surgery.
Our orthopedic specialists use a variety of therapies to treat upper extremity pain. We recommend the best treatments for your diagnosis and recovery goals.
Personalized treatments for hand, shoulder, elbow, and wrist pain may include:
For some sports injuries, you may feel better with rest and over-the-counter medications. If symptoms are severe or long-lasting (chronic), we can recommend additional pain management therapies. Your care may include steroid injections or pain patches. These treatments make it easier to move the affected area, allowing you to be active during your recovery.
We offer custom braces and splints that hold your hand, wrist or elbow in a specific position. We tailor the devices to the unique shape of your upper extremity and specifications from your doctor. Wearing a brace or splint promotes healing while helping you safely perform daily activities. These are some of the many nonsurgical orthopedic treatments we offer.
Trinity Health Michigan is home to certified hand therapists focusing exclusively on upper extremity conditions. This specialty is known as hand therapy but also includes specialized care for wrists, elbows, and shoulders.
Therapists guide you through exercises that stretch and strengthen the affected area. We also teach you safe methods for performing daily activities to protect your hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder while it heals. Find out more about physical therapy.
Trinity Health Michigan delivers exceptional upper extremity sports injury care. You have access to specialized assessments, advanced therapies and services that improve athletic performance. Sports medicine physicians coordinate the services you need and help you achieve the best possible results. Get more information about how we treat sports injuries.
When a procedure is necessary, we often use minimally invasive techniques, such as arthroscopy. This technique uses small incisions and a thin tube with a camera and light at the tip to carry out procedures. We use arthroscopy to repair cartilage, ligament or tendon tears or remove damaged tissue or bone fragments.
Our expertise includes delicate procedures to repair nerves and perform tendon transfers. You can also count on us for high-quality care for broken bones and fractures that don’t heal as expected. Read more about orthopedic surgery and arthroscopy.
Our experts treat common and complex conditions, including:
Take the next step to eliminate your pain. Request an appointment from Trinity Health Michigan orthopedic experts today.
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