Upper Extremity Clinic

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Functional restoration for the hands, wrists, and elbows following a neurological injury

The hands, wrists, and elbows are essential for daily activities and independence. For those recovering from neurological, orthopedic, or nerve injuries, losing upper extremity function can be a major setback.

At Shepherd Center’s Upper Extremity Clinic, we offer hope. With decades of expertise and a mix of advanced procedures and personalized therapies, we help restore function, supporting your journey to regain independence.

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Our approach to upper extremity rehabilitation

We provide compassionate, comprehensive care tailored to your needs and goals. Our approach to upper extremity rehab blends non-surgical treatments with advanced procedures like nerve and tendon transfers to help you overcome limitations and regain functionality.

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It can be frustrating dealing with reduced upper extremity function, and we want to help you feel like you have control over your life. Whether you are a new patient, an existing patient, or a referring provider, our team will work with you to develop a personalized care plan.

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A team approach to upper extremity care

At the Upper Extremity Clinic, we understand that traumatic upper extremity injuries require extraordinary care to achieve the best possible outcomes. That’s why we take a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating closely with upper extremity surgeons, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists to provide the highest standard of care. Together, we combine their expertise and experience to deliver the most effective and renowned upper extremity reconstruction and rehabilitation options to help you heal, regain functionality, improve your range of motion, and build strength in your hands, wrists, and elbows.

Meet Our Specialist in Upper Extremity

I’d struggle for 20 minutes to get food out of the pantry, and by the time I got it, I’d drop it. Now, I can cook, hold onto a plate and grab utensils, write better, and lift my hands up over my head to wash my hair without my hand just falling and hitting me in the head.

Crystal Black, South Carolina Patient, Upper Extremity Clinic

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