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arpal Tunnel Syndrome common problems seen by hand surgeons. The compresses the median nerve eventually affecting the function of the nerve. The median nerve supplies of the ring �nger. It is also responsible for function of A feeling of “poor circulation” in the handsin the carpal tunnel. These include: outside (lateral aspect) of the elbow. Golfer’s Elbow (medial epicondylitis) is a similar condition, around the inside (medial aspect) of the elbow. Tennis and golfer’s elbow typically result from repetitive motion and most often occur Weakness of the affected arm Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity, vol. 1, McGraw-Hill 1996 Cross section of the wrist Median Nerve Carpal Tunnel Flexor Tendons Counterforce brace/elbow cuff during the dayWrist splint at night Ulnar Nerve Cubital Tunnel SyndromeTennis Elbow & Golfer’s ElbowCarpal Tunnel Syndrome lies over the olecranon bone, at the back of the elbow. A bursa is a sac of �uid located over a weight bearing affected elbow. The swelling or lump is caused by Redness, streaking, warmth, fever, and swollen Trauma to the elbow, causing bleeding or �uid build-upDiagnosis and Treatmentabout an infection in the elbow, �uid tested by a laboratory. Treatment for Acute (sudden onset) BursitisA padded dressingTreatment for Chronic and 40 years of age. A fracture is a break or crack in the on the outside of the elbow. is used to break a fall. The force of the the elbow. Radial head fractures also dislocations. Approximately 10% of all The diagnosis is made by doing a history, examination, and an x-ray of the elbow. The x-ray helps to evaluate A CT scan may also be indicated to better visualize the TreatmentTreatment for radial head fractures is based on the alone, while others may require surgical repair. displaced requiring surgery. Surgical pins or screws or, in more severe cases, motion. Therapy is often indicated to Before (Pre-Operative)After (Post-Operative) Radial Head Dr. Alan Rosen is an Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the hand and upper extremity. He joined KSF Orthpaedic Surgery Center in 1997. Dr. Rosen in Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University. He continued his training with a Fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery at Cornell University in New York City. Originally from South Africa, he taught Anatomy as an Assistant Professor at the University of California Medical School in San Dr. Rosen is Board certi�ed in Orthopaedic Surgery and has obtained added quali�cation from the Board in the specialty of Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity. He is a member of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He has published several articles in medical journals and book chapters about Hand Surgery as well as presenting papers at national meetings. He regularly attends meetings and courses to remain up to date with the latest techniques and procedures so that he can Dr. Rosen treats common problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger �nger, ganglion cysts and tennis elbow as well as arthritis, fractures and traumatic injuries. He has a special interest in treating complex problems such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis which can cause disabling deformity of the hand and wrist. He also The hand is a very intricate, complex and vital organ. People may not anticipate how devastating a hand injury While Dr. Rosen prefers conservative treatment, when a patient has a more serious injury, he will discuss surgical treatments and outcomes. Dr. Rosen appreciates that his patients bene�t from the full-service nature of KSF Orthopaedic Center, where they can receive on-site x-ray, MRI and electromyography. This convenience saves patients the time of visiting multiple facilities for Dr. Rosen works closely with experienced hand therapists specially trained and certi�ed in rehabilitation of the hand because he knows that hand therapy is vital to successful • Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel and Cubital Tunnel release• Trigger Finger release• PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) injections for Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow• FAST/Tenex Procedure for Tennis & Golfers Elbow injection for Dupuytren’s • External Fixator (Digit Widget) for severe Dupuytren’s Contracture• Tendon and ligament reconstruction• Tendon and nerve repair NORTHWEST HOUSTON LOCATION(Methodist Hospital Willowbrook)Houston, Texas 77070NORTH HOUSTON LOCATION17270 Red Oak Dr., Suite 200Houston, Texas 77090WWW.KSFORTHO.COMTo learn more about Dr. Alan Rosen, please visitwww.alanrosenmd.com Radial Head FractureOlecranon Bursitis A bursa is a sac of �uid located over a weight bearing Pain - especially with pressure and sometimes fected elbow. The swelling or lump is caused by Redness, streaking, warmth, fever, and swollen Friction or pressure over the back of the elbow rauma to the elbow, causing bleeding or �uid build-up about an infection in the elbow, �uid tested by a laboratory. Treatment for Acute (sudden onset) Bursitis A padded dressing With severe infections surgery is indicated.Treatment for Chronic (persistent, longstanding) Bursitis Protecting the elbows during sports with elbow pads Antibiotic medications (if an infection is present) A fracture is a break or crack in the on the outside of the elbow. Pain and swelling along the outside of the elbow and Deformity at the elbow the elbow. Radial head fractures also dislocations. Approximately 10% of all The diagnosis is made by doing a history, examination, and an x-ray of the elbow. The x-ray helps to evaluate A CT scan may also be indicated to better visualize the TreatmentTreatment for radial head fractures is based on the alone, while others may require surgical repair. displaced requiring surgery. Surgical pins or screws or, in more severe cases, motion. Therapy is often indicated to Before (Pre-Operative)After (Post-Operative) Radial Head Dr. Alan Rosen is an Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the hand and upper extremity. He joined KSF Orthpaedic Surgery Center in 1997. Dr. Rosen in Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University. He continued his training with a Fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery at Cornell University in New York City. Originally from South Africa, he taught Anatomy as an Assistant Professor at the University of California Medical School in San Dr. Rosen is Board certi�ed in Orthopaedic Surgery and has obtained added quali�cation from the Board in the specialty of Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity. He is a member of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He has published several articles in medical journals and book chapters about Hand Surgery as well as presenting papers at national meetings. He regul

arly attends meetings and courses to remain up to date with the latest techniques and procedures so that he can Dr. Rosen treats common problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger �nger, ganglion cysts and tennis elbow as well as arthritis, fractures and traumatic injuries. He has a special interest in treating complex problems such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis which can cause disabling deformity of the hand and wrist. He also The hand is a very intricate, complex and vital organ. People may not anticipate how devastating a hand injury While Dr. Rosen prefers conservative treatment, when a patient has a more serious injury, he will discuss surgical treatments and outcomes. Dr. Rosen appreciates that his patients bene�t from the full-service nature of KSF Orthopaedic Center, where they can receive on-site x-ray, MRI and electromyography. This convenience saves patients the time of visiting multiple facilities for Dr. Rosen works closely with experienced hand therapists specially trained and certi�ed in rehabilitation of the hand because he knows that hand therapy is vital to successful •Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel and Cubital Tunnel release•T•Endoscopic Ganglion Cyst excision•PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) injections for Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow•FAST/Tenex Procedure for Tennis & Golfers Elbow•XIAFLEX injection for Dupuytren’s Contracture•External Fixator (Digit Widget) for severe Dupuytren’s Contracture•Tendon and ligament reconstruction•Fracture treatment•Tendon and nerve repair•Joint resurfacing and replacement WWW.KSFORTHO.COMTo learn more about Dr. Alan Rosen, please visitwww.alanrosenmd.com Radial Head FractureOlecranon Bursitis lies over the olecranon bone, at the back of the elbow. A bursa is a sac of �uid located over a weight bearing Pain - especially with pressure and sometimes affected elbow. The swelling or lump is caused by Redness, streaking, warmth, fever, and swollen Friction or pressure over the back of the elbow Trauma to the elbow Diagnosis and Treatment�uid tested by a laboratory. Treatment for Acute (sudden onset) Bursitis A padded dressing Treatment for Chronic Protecting the elbows during sports with elbow pads Antibiotic medications (if an infection is present) and 40 years of age. A fracture is a break or crack in the on the outside of the elbow. Pain and swelling along the outside of the elbow and Deformity at the elbow is used to break a fall. The force of the dislocations. Approximately 10% of all The diagnosis is made by doing a history, examination, and an x-ray of the elbow. The x-ray helps to evaluate A CT scan may also be indicated to better visualize the TreatmentTreatment for radial head fractures is based on the alone, while others may require surgical repair. displaced requiring surgery. Surgical pins or screws or, in more severe cases, motion. Therapy is often indicated to Before (Pre-Operative)After (Post-Operative) Radial Head Dr. Alan Rosen is an Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the hand and upper extremity. He joined KSF Orthpaedic Surgery Center in 1997. Dr. Rosen in Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University. He continued his training with a Fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery at Cornell University in New York City. Originally from South Africa, he taught Anatomy as an Assistant Professor at the University of California Medical School in San Dr. Rosen is Board certi�ed in Orthopaedic Surgery and has obtained added quali�cation from the Board in the specialty of Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity. He is a member of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He has published several articles in medical journals and book chapters about Hand Surgery as well as presenting papers at national meetings. He regularly attends meetings and courses to remain up to date with the latest techniques and procedures so that he can Dr. Rosen treats common problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger �nger, ganglion cysts and tennis elbow as well as arthritis, fractures and traumatic injuries. He has a special interest in treating complex problems such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis which can cause disabling deformity of the hand and wrist. He also The hand is a very intricate, complex and vital organ. People may not anticipate how devastating a hand injury While Dr. Rosen prefers conservative treatment, when a patient has a more serious injury, he will discuss surgical treatments and outcomes. Dr. Rosen appreciates that his patients bene�t from the full-service nature of KSF Orthopaedic Center, where they can receive on-site x-ray, MRI and electromyography. This convenience saves patients the time of visiting multiple facilities for Dr. Rosen works closely with experienced hand therapists specially trained and certi�ed in rehabilitation of the hand because he knows that hand therapy is vital to successful •Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel and Cubital Tunnel release•Trigger Finger release•Endoscopic Ganglion Cyst excision•PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) injections for Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow•FAST/Tenex Procedure for Tennis & Golfers Elbow•XIAFLEX injection for Dupuytren’s Contracture•External Fixator (Digit Widget) for severe Dupuytren’s Contracture•Tendon and ligament reconstruction•Fracture treatment•Tendon and nerve repair•Joint resurfacing and replacement To learn more about Dr. Alan Rosen, please visitwww.alanrosenmd.com Radial Head FractureOlecranon Bursitis lies over the olecranon bone, at the back of the elbow. A bursa is a sac of �uid located over a weight bearing Pain - especially with pressure and sometimes affected elbow. Redness, streaking, warmth, fever, and swollen Friction or pressure over the back of the elbow Trauma to the elbow, causing bleeding or �uid build-up Diagnosis and Treatmentabout an infection in the elbow, Treatment for Acute (sudden onset) Bursitis A padded dressing Treatment for Chronic Protecting the elbows during sports with elbow pads Antibiotic medications (if an infection is present) and 40 years of age. A fracture is a break or crack in the on the outside of the elbow. Pain and swelling along the outside of the elbow and Deformity at the elbow is used to break a fall. The force of the the elbow. Radial head fractures also The diagnosis is made by doing a history, examination, and an x-ray of the elbow. The x-ray helps to evaluate A CT scan may also be indicated to better visualize the TreatmentTreatment for radial head fractures is based on the alone, while others may require surgical repair. displaced requiring surgery. Surgical pins or screws or, in more severe cases, motion. Therapy is often indicated to Before (Pre-Operative)After (Post-Operative) Radial Head Bursa Radial Head FractureOlecranon Bursitis