Hand pain, thumb pain and wrist pain can slow you down and negatively impact your quality of life. If you experience an injury, pain or an inability to move your upper extremities, it's important to see a specialist for help.

Penn Medicine has extensive experience in hand and wrist surgery. Our world-class surgeons and nurses are specially trained in orthopaedics and plastic surgery to help treat your pain and restore function.

Hand and Wrist Reconstructive Surgery: The Penn Medicine Difference

When you choose Penn to treat your hand pain, thumb pain or wrist pain, you can count on:

  • Access to care: Penn's numerous locations throughout the Philadelphia region help you access world-class care close to home.
  • Advanced expertise: Our board-certified surgeons are trained in the most complex reconstructive microsurgery procedures. Some of our hand surgeons are trained in both orthopaedics and plastic surgery.
  • Team approach for hand injuries: The Penn Integrated Hand Program is a unique hand and wrist program that combines the expertise of our highly skilled orthopaedic and plastic surgeons.
  • Hand transplant: Penn Medicine is one of the few programs in the world that perform this sophisticated type of surgery. Learn more about hand transplant from Penn orthopaedic and plastic surgeon Benjamin Chang, MD.
  • Innovations in limb preservation: Penn surgeons developed a specialty called orthoplastics, which combines Penn's expertise in plastic surgery, orthopaedic surgery and other specialties. We created the nation's only Orthoplastic Limb Salvage Center which serves patients at high risk for limb amputation.
  • Personalized care: We listen to your needs, develop a plan to achieve your goals and are with you at every point in your journey.

Conditions We Treat with Hand and Wrist Reconstructive Surgery

If your condition requires orthopaedic hand reconstructive surgery, you are in good care at Penn. We use the most advanced surgical and microsurgical techniques to treat conditions such as:

Holistic Surgical Care for Hand Pain and Wrist Pain

Penn offers world-class orthopaedic care and reconstructive plastic surgery for all hand and wrist conditions in one location. Orthopaedic surgeons treat the hand's bones and muscles, while plastic surgeons are experts in soft tissue repair. Learn more about our unique hand and wrist program.

Limb Preservation Program for Upper Extremity Conditions

Penn has the only program of its kind in the nation providing advanced, collaborative care for patients at high risk for limb amputation or who need a limb restored to proper function.

Expertise in Hand Transplant

Penn is one of the few centers in the world that can do hand transplants. We can help double-arm or double-hand amputee patients regain mobility and independence. Learn more about the Penn Hand Transplant Program.

Request an Appointment

Call 215-662-7300 or request an appointment online.

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