Consult With a Hand Surgeon in Louisville, KY

Hand surgeon Louisville KY The human hand is a remarkably complex structure that features 27 small bones, multiple tendons and ligaments, and more than 17,000 nerve endings and touch receptors. So, it goes without saying that hand pain, stiffness, or dysfunction should be evaluated by a professional who is specially trained to treat problems that affect the hands. If you would like to consult with an experienced hand surgeon in the Louisville, Kentucky, area, turn to Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic.

Specialized Orthopedic Care for Hand Conditions

Dr. Nicholas Foeger is a fellowship-trained and board-eligible hand surgeon at Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic who specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide array of complex hand injuries and disorders, such as:

Carpal and cubital tunnel syndromes
Trigger finger
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
Tendinitis and tendinosis
Lateral epicondylitis
Arthritis of the hand, thumb, and wrist
Dupuytren’s disease
Ganglion cysts
Kienböck’s disease
Hand infections
Fractures in the forearm, wrist, palm, and fingers
Nerve injuries
Flexor and extensor tendon injuries
Fingertip injuries and amputations
Joint sprains and dislocations

Dr. Foeger and the team at Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic utilize the latest advancements in nonsurgical and surgical methods to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients. For instance, Dr. Foeger excels in microsurgical techniques and remains engaged in orthopedic research to facilitate breakthroughs in care. A few examples of hand procedures performed by Dr. Foeger include:

Carpal and cubital tunnel release
Trigger finger release
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis release
Carpometacarpal (CMC) arthroplasty
Finger joint replacement and fusion
Proximal row carpectomy
Partial and complete wrist fusion
Ganglion cyst excision
Wrist and hand ligament reconstruction
Digital nerve repair
Flexor and extensor tendon repair and reconstruction
Fixation of fractures in the elbow, forearm, wrist, hand, and fingers

Take the Next Step

With Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic, your health is in the most capable of hands. Contact our friendly team today to schedule an appointment with hand surgeon Dr. Foeger or to learn more about our approach to orthopedic treatment.

What our patients are saying

Shaun H.

I was able to get a office visit on short notice. It seemed to be a very busy day. Rebecca took the time to listen to all of my issues and discuss a plan for additional treatment. I have always been impressed with her knowledge and bed side manner.

Joanna S.

Dr Goodin has replaced both of my knees this year with excellent results. He and Carly listen to my concerns, act promptly and work hard to make this journey the best it can be. Carly and Dr Goodin both have GREAT bedside manner and I feel I am in expert care with them.

Carolyn K.

Dr. Yakkanti did my knee replacement in June. He is an excellent surgeon with a great bedside manner. I have recovered nicely and plan to have my other knee replaced within the next year. I would highly recommend Dr. Yakkanti to anyone thinking about knee replacement!

Juanita S.

The New Albany office of Louisville Orthopedic is full of terrific people who know what excellent customer service is about! From the front desk to the lab, they are great. Doctor Lewis is my surgeon and I love him. He’s good at what he does and he’s compassionate. I would recommend him to anyone.

Erin Z.

This was my first time at Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic and I saw Melissa Parshall PA-C. I was very impressed with how fast I got in, had x-rays, and met with her. She was very thorough and extremely friendly. So glad A friend told me to come see you guys! Thank you!

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