The Hand & Upper Extremity Program offered at Cardinal Hill's Center for Outpatient Services is a comprehensive rehabilitation program that strives to help each individual patient recover from traumatic injury, joint degeneration or other problems associated with the hand and upper extremities.
The goal of the program is to help each patient regain maximum function as quickly as possible.
Featuring state-of-the-art equipment including:
Baltimore Therapeutic Equipment
Customized Dynamic and Static Splints
Heated Therapeutic Pool
Trained in specialized evaluation and therapy techniques, our team of caring professionals include:
Occupational Therapists
Physiatrist (Physician specializing in Rehabilitative Medicine)
Physical Therapists
Social Workers
The Hand & Upper Extremity Program provides a structured and specialized rehabilitation program to treat patients who suffer from conditions including:
Pre and Post Surgical Injuries (Fractures, Tendon Lacerations and Nerve Palsies)
Cumulative Trauma Disorders
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Amputation (Prosthetic Fitting)
Burns (Garment Fitting)
Additional Services Offered
Thorough evaluation and retraining for patients who have difficulty completing activities for daily living are offered in these areas:
Joint Protection
Work Simplification
Neuro-Muscular Re-education (Bio Feedback)
Prosthesis Training
The Hand & Upper Extremity Program is offered through the Cardinal Hill Center for Outpatient Services allowing our staff to treat both Medicare and non-Medicare patients.
The Hand & Upper Extremity Clinic is designed to have a minimal wait time when scheduling appointments. In addition, there are times reserved each week to accommodate patients coming directly from the physician's office.
To be eligible to receive treatment in the Hand & Upper Extremity Program, a physician's referral is always needed.
To speak directly with one of Cardinal Hill's Hand & Upper Extremity therapy specialists, call (859) 254-5701, ext. 5343 or (859) 321-2667.