Hand, Shoulder & Upper Extremity

By implementing the latest in diagnostic tools and procedures, our surgeons are providing patients with comprehensive care for conditions involving the hand, shoulder and upper extremity. Whether you are experiencing pain induced by arthritis and carpal tunnel or a dislocated shoulder, you are in good, experienced hands with our surgeons and medical staff at Iowa Health - Des Moines.

A few of the many treatments we provide:

• Fracture repair of the hand, forearm and upper arm
• Arthroscopic surgery
• Carpal tunnel surgery
• Total shoulder replacement
• Rotator cuff surgery
• Nerve and tendon repair
• Microvascular surgery

Patient Education

To learn more about about foot & ankle conditions, read articles written by our surgeons below:

Impingement Syndrome: AKA Shoulder Tendonitis - by Matthew Weresh, M.D.

Golf Injuries - by Ian Lin, M.D.

I Don't Do Any Keyboarding Work. Why Do I Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? - by Jeffrey Rodgers, M.D.

Shoulder and Elbow Pitching Injuries in Baseball - by Nicholas Honkamp, M.D.

Common Finger Injuries in Sports - by Nicholas Honkamp, M.D.

Shoulder Instability in Young Athletes - by Nicholas Honkamp, M.D.