Battle Creek / Kalamazoo Hand & Wrist Surgery
Comprehensive Care
Our board certified plastic surgeons specialize in treating complex hand problems such as replantation of severed fingers and joint replacement for arthritis. Using a full spectrum of techniques in Battle Creek / Kalamazoo hand surgery they also care for many patients with less severe but equally important problems such as fingertip injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome. The hand is so complex that seeing a doctor who specializes in upper extremity care is likely to provide the best solution - even for problems that may seem small.
Both Dr. Scott Holley and Dr. Raghu Elluru have received advanced training in hand surgical techniqes and are recognized as leaders in this highly complex specialty. You can find out more about your options at Great Lakes Plastic & Hand Surgery when you request a consultation online or get in touch with their plastic and hand surgery clinic by phone at 269-329-2900 (Kalamazoo/Portage) or 269-979-0900 (Battle Creek).
Patients come to Great Lakes Plastic & Hand Surgery for a variety of upper extremity problems, including:
- Emergency treatment of hand/wrist injuries and fractures
- Hand/wrist reconstruction following disabling injuries or burns
- Correction of birth defects
- Carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive motion injuries
- Arthritis, including joint reconstruction
- Removal of cysts, tumors, and skin lesions
- Scar removal or revision
- Treatment of infections
- Hand and wrist fractures
Hand Therapy
For many patients with upper extremity problems, specialized therapy and orthotics are essential to recovery. It often enables patients to avoid surgery, and helps patients who have had Battle Creek / Kalamazoo hand surgery to regain function, minimize pain, and increase motion and strength. At Great Lakes Plastic & Hand Surgery, a multidisciplinary team of skilled occupational therapists, physical therapists, and vocational rehab counselors are available to monitor each patient carefully and coordinate their rehabilitation needs.
