Penn Upper Extremity Center
The Penn Upper Extremity Center, part of the
Penn Orthopaedic Institute at Penn Presbyterian
Medical Center, provides patients with advanced
care and comprehensive treatment by a multidisciplinary
team of experts in one convenient location.
The Penn Upper Extremity Center is the first orthopaedic
service in the region to address problems of the
shoulder, elbow and hand in an integrated fashion.
This unified approach greatly benefits patients
who suffer from debilitating rheumatoid arthritis
in multiple joints. Combined replacement procedures
allow arthritis patients to address their condition
efficiently and to enjoy a pain-free quality of
life.
The Upper Extremity Center team includes:
- upper extremity board-certified orthopaedic
surgeons
- family practice physicians
- physical therapists
- occupational therapists
The team offers the latest treatment and reconstruction
techniques for a full range of conditions affecting
the:
- shoulder
- elbow
- wrist
- hand
Our team diagnoses and treats upper extremity
injuries triggered by:
- arthritis
- sports injuries
- bone and joint infections
- worker’s injuries
- trauma
The Upper Extremity Center consists of two specialized
services:
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