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Area of Expertise: Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopaedics(Part of Orthopaedics)

At UAMS, our fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeons offer comprehensive care for acute injuries and chronic conditions of the hand, wrist, finger, and forearm. These conditions are often caused by arthritis, fractures, and dislocations of the wrist and hand, lacerations of tendons, nerves, and arteries, and acquired conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and other nerve compression disorders of the wrist and forearm. 

Our orthopaedic hand, wrist, and forearm specialists offer all the latest treatment options you need, from non-operative casting, bracing, and rehabilitation therapy to advanced hand surgeries to repair tendons and nerves. 

Trauma to the Hand and Upper Extremity

As a Level I Trauma Center, UAMS sees a wide range of acute hand injuries, including broken fingers, complex fractures, and nerve damage. Our expert hand surgeons are available around the clock to provide on-call consultations 24/7 through the Hand Trauma Telemedicine Program, the first of its kind in the nation. In the Hand Trauma Telemedicine Program, patients and their physicians in 72 hospitals throughout Arkansas can link up in real-time with our hand surgeons and specialists through a high-definition broadband video connection. 

In addition, UAMS is one of the few places in the U.S. offering state-of-the-art treatment for complex peripheral nerve injuries including the brachial plexus. Using the latest technology and procedures, our hand and upper extremity program serves as a regional referral center for the most complicated cases. 

Complete Services for Amputees

We also offer patients with amputations to their fingers, hands, and arms a dedicated, once-a-month clinic at our Autumn Road location, where they can see a specialized physician, occupational therapist, and prosthetist all under one roof. 

From repairing traumatic injuries to treating repetitive motion injuries, arthritis, and congenital conditions, UAMS orthopaedic specialists have the training and the experience necessary to restore your hand and wrist function and minimize your pain.  Our doctors provide both surgical and non-surgical treatment for hand and upper extremity conditions or injuries, including:

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Related Conditions

UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Elbow
  • Axillary Nerve Palsy
  • Brachial Plexus Conditions and Injuries
  • Brachial Plexus Palsy
  • Broken Arm
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Elbow Injuries
  • Hand and Arm Fractures
  • Hand Deformities
  • Hand Injuries
  • Orthopaedic Trauma
  • Peripheral nerve injuries
  • Sports Injuries
  • Tetraplegia
  • Trigger Finger
  • Upper Extremity Dysfunctions
  • Upper Extremity Loss of Function
  • Upper Extremity Trauma
  • Wrist Injuries

Related Medical Treatments and Procedures

UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Arthroplasty
  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Finger and Hand Tendon Repair
  • Hand and Forearm Surgery
  • Joint Replacement of the Hand
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Nerve Repair
  • Orthopaedic and Hand Training
  • Upper Extremity Amputations

Providers

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John  W.  Bracey Jr., M.D.

John W. Bracey Jr., M.D. Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon

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Patrick Shea Brannan, M.D.

Patrick Shea Brannan, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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G. Thomas Frazier Jr., M.D.

G. Thomas Frazier Jr., M.D. Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon

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Sean M. Morell, M.D.

Sean M. Morell, M.D. Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon

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Mark A. Tait, M.D.

Mark A. Tait, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Theresa O. Wyrick-Glover, M.D.

Theresa O. Wyrick-Glover, M.D. Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon

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Locations

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Arkansas Children’s Hospital

1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-263-2644
Primary Care
501-222-4596
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Arkansas Children’s Northwest

2601 Gene George Blvd.
Springdale, AR 72762

Appointment Phone Number
479-334-3485
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Autumn Road Clinic

Orthopaedic Clinic on Autumn Road

600 Autumn Road
Little Rock, AR 72211

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-526-1046
New Patients
501-320-7776
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Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic in Fayetteville

201 W. Van Asche Loop
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
479-966-4491
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Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic in Lowell

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic in Lowell

507 W. Monroe Ave.
Lowell, AR 72745

Appointment Phone Number
479-334-7030
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UAMS Baptist Health Orthopaedic Clinic in Conway

625 United Drive
Suite 350
Conway, AR 72032

Appointment Phone Number
501-358-6792
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UAMS Medical Center

4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-8000
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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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