Hand & Upper Extremity
Hand & Wrist
Looking for a hand surgeon in Lubbock, Texas? Alejandro Verdugo, MD, at Grace Medical Center is fellowship-trained in hand and upper extremity surgery. He has the training and experience to diagnose and treat some of the most complex orthopedic and nerve conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and forearm.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common diagnoses we see. Dr. Verdugo specializes in endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery to correct the problem conservatively, without major surgery. For people with carpal tunnel symptoms, this means rapid relief with minimal down time. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include:
- Pain, numbness, and tingling in the thumb and/or fingers
- Radiating pain in your arms
- Weakness in your thumb
- Difficulty grasping and holding items
- Pain when your elbow is bent
If symptoms persist for more than two weeks, you should see a hand specialist. In Lubbock, call Dr. Verdugo at (806) 744-7223 or request an appointment online.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Instability - Wrist Ligament Injury
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome - Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand
- Skier's Thumb
- Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Injury - Wrist Sprain
- deQuervain's Tendonitis - Wrist Tendonitis
- Wrist Fracture
- Injuries to the Tendons, Nerves, Blood Vessels, and Joints
- Bite Injuries – Animal
- Infections
- Fractures
- Burns and Cuts
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Trigger Finger
- Ganglion Cysts
- Flexor Tendon and Extensor Tendon Injuries
- Radial Tunnel Syndrome
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Open Release Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Surgery for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Wrist Fusion and Arthroscopy
- Thumb Joint Arthroplasty/Reconstruction
- Finger Joint Replacement (Basal Joint/PIP/MCP)
- Hand Nerve Injury Repair
- Needle Aponeurotomy to Treat Dupuytren's Disease
Shoulder & Elbow
When it comes to your shoulder and elbow, having occasional pain, swelling, or stiffness might be normal after a hard day’s work. If the discomfort lasts for more than a week or two and you can’t sleep comfortably, it is time to call your doctor.
In Lubbock, Dr. Verdugo can quickly determine what needs to be done to relieve your pain so your shoulder or elbow moves like it should. You may have developed a bit of shoulder bursitis or tennis elbow (tendonitis), which can be treated conservatively without surgery. More serious injuries, like a torn rotator cuff, will need surgical treatment followed by shoulder rehabilitation.
Common symptoms of a shoulder injury include pain with overhead activities and while sleeping or lying on your side. You may notice pain on the outside of your shoulder, and sometimes the pain can radiate to your elbow, wrist, or hand.
- Bursitis
- Tendonitis
- Repetitive Use/Overuse Injuries
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Labrum Tears
- Shoulder Instability
- Frozen Shoulder
- Separated and Dislocated Shoulder
- Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone)
- Golfer's Elbow
- Tennis Elbow
- Pitcher's Elbow
- Elbow Spurs and Bone Fragments
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Fracture Surgery
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Reverse Shoulder Replacement
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Surgery for Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow
If you’re experiencing a problem with your hand, wrist, shoulder, or elbow, there is no better place to go in Lubbock than Alejandro Verdugo, MD, – a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon with several years of experience. He is dedicated to taking care of patients with complex orthopedic conditions involving the hand and upper extremity.
Call (806) 744-7223 or request an appointment online now with Alejandro Verdugo, MD, in Lubbock, Texas.
