Hand and Orthopedic Upper Extremity Program

Publications and Research

View a list of publications, authored or co-authored by members of our hand and upper extremity team team.

Ongoing hand and upper extremity research.

Preparing for your visit

Planning a visit to the Orthopedic Center? Check out our Your Orthopedic Visit page for helpful information on what you can expect.

Cast care and maintenance

Patient stories

'Love for Alyssa': Examining arthrogryposis
CNN.com, July 2, 2012
Arthrogryposis has presented many challenges to Alyssa Jadyn Hagstrom. At just 8 years old, the condition has left her with no use of her legs and arms, and limited use of her fingers.

Kevin Egan: Our right hand man

For more patient stories, and news articles, featuring our orthopedic team, please visit our Ortho News page.

Brochures and fact sheets

Hand & Orthopedic Upper Extremity Program brochure (pdf 312kb)

PDF fact sheets of hand and upper extremity conditions and treatments:

External resources

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA)

Kya's Krusade– Resource center for children and families affected by physical disabilities, specializing in arthrogryposis.