Rush is home to the state’s only dedicated center for hand, elbow and shoulder care. Surgeons at Rush treat even the most complex problems using the latest technology and techniques, such as minimally invasive surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome that’s performed under local anesthesia. Rush is one of the only hospitals in Illinois offering joint replacement surgery for the elbow, wrist and hand. Rush was also the first hospital in the state to offer an innovative, 100 percent arthroscopic approach to rotator cuff surgery. Unlike conventional rotator cuff surgery, the 100 percent arthroscopic procedure doesn’t require a large incision or cutting of the deltoid muscle. For patients, that translates into faster recovery and less pain.

Services include inpatient and outpatient surgery for common hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder problems.

Treatment for hand, wrist and elbow injuries:

• Fractures
• Tendon tears
• Amputations
• Arthritis
• Congenital deformities
• Carpal tunnel syndrome and other nerve compression conditions

Treatment for shoulder injuries:

• Rotator cuff tears
• Dislocations
• Fractures
• Tendonitis
• Bursitis
• Capsulitis

Mark S. Cohen, MD, leads the hand, wrist and elbow surgery program at Rush. Anthony A. Romeo, MD, leads the shoulder surgery program. At Rush, a highly skilled team of orthopedic surgeons, nurses and therapists provides comprehensive care for patients with all kinds of hand, elbow and shoulder problems. Our team of experts in this area includes surgeons with extensive experience in microsurgery and reconstructive surgery, as well as occupational therapists and physical therapists specializing in rehabilitation of the hand and upper extremities.