Upper Extremity Clinic
We have Upper Extremity and Sports Medicine surgeons who provide a comprehensive array of reconstructive and arthroplasty options of the shoulder, elbow and wrist.
Any issue distal to the wrist should be directed to Plastic Surgery.
The following is a list of common problems and what we recommend as imaging prior to consultation. We are trying to have as timely access to consultation as possible so if you have questions about whether advanced imaging is necessary prior to consultation, you can ask for an econsult.
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Rotator cuff tear
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X-ray and Ultrasound
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Arthritis
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X-ray
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Acromioclavicular joint separation or arthritis
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X-ray
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SLAP tear
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X-ray and MR Arthrogram
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Instability
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X-ray – MR Arthrogram is helpful but patient can be seen prior to having it done
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Arthritis
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X-ray
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Lateral or medial epicondylitis
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X-ray
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Loose bodies
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X-ray
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Arthritis (including thumb)
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X-ray
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Ganglion
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No imaging required
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Prominent hardware
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X-ray
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Non-union (including scaphoid)
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X-Ray
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Nerve entrapment syndromes
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EMG or NCS (nerve conduction studies)
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Soft tissue mass
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Nil
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If you are a physician or nurse practitioner that would like to refer a patient follow the embedded link for information on how to make a Non-Acute Orthopedic Upper Extremity Clinic referral.
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