Patient Information

Preparing for your appointment

We’re excited that you’ve chosen us to help care for your orthopedic needs!  To best assist you, please complete the intake form below.  If you have had any diagnostic imaging or tests, for example x-rays, MRI scans, or nerve studies, please bring those results with you.  If you have had prior surgery related to your current issue, operative reports from previous procedures can also be useful.

Preparing for Surgery

Surgery can be a stressful experience.  Our goal is to explain the process as clearly as possible to reduce your anxiety.  To help facilitate a smooth experience, we recommend reading through our information on preparing for surgery.  If you have any questions regarding an upcoming procedure, don’t hesitate to contact us!

Information on Common Diagnoses

To help demystify your diagnosis, take a look at overviews of some of the most common hand, elbow, and shoulder problems that we see.  While no single overview can encompass the nuances and individualized nature of your problem, we hope these will serve as a starting point.  Don’t see your question answered here?  Get in touch with us an we’re happy to further discuss any questions you may have.

See our list of topics here