Comprehensive Care for the Hand, Arm and Shoulder

The hand is so complex that seeing a specialist yields the best solution--even for conditions or injuries that seem insignificant. Combining expertise in orthopedic, plastic, and general surgery, the surgeons of Kleinert, Kutz and Associates perform a wide variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures for common and rare conditions:

  • Emergency treatment of minor and major injuries
  • Restoration of hand, arm, and shoulder function following disabling injuries
  • Reconstruction of birth defects
  • Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive motion injuries (cumulative trauma)
  • Arthritis treatment, including joint reconstruction
  • Removal of cysts, tumors and skin lesions
  • Scar removal or revision
  • Arthroscopy of the shoulder, elbow and wrist
  • Treatment of diseases that affect the upper extremities

Most inpatient surgery is performed at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. The hospital provides specially equipped operating facilities as well as a post-surgical hand unit staffed by nurses trained in care of the upper extremity. Our physicians have privileges at a number of other hospitals throughout the region.

24-Hour Emergency Care

Emergency treatment is available through the Jewish Hospital Emergency Department in Louisville, Kentucky. Hand Trauma Teams headed by Kleinert, Kutz and Associates' physicians are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The team approach lets us care for multiple patients with severe trauma or minor injuries. Physicians have privileges at a number of other emergency departments in Kentucky and Indiana and will respond immediately if called.

If necessary, air ambulance service is available through the Louisville Medical Center STATCARE. This service consists of two helicopters and two airplanes. The service range for the helicopters is about 150 miles from Louisville, Kentucky. The airplanes can travel internationally.

Medical Evaluation and Treatment

Whether you need medical treatment or simply a second medical opinion about a hand, arm or shoulder problem, call directly to make an appointment with the physician of your choice or have your physician refer you to us.

Kleinert Kutz offers upper- and lower-extremity MRI services at our New Albany office as an aid in diagnosing and evaluating conditions. Read our brochure for more information.

Hand Therapy Center

The Hand Therapy Center is a licensed outpatient rehabilitation facility that uses state-of-the-art equipment. It is staffed by licensed physical and occupational therapists who have specialized in evaluation and treatment of upper extremity dysfunction. These services are offered:

  • Evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic illness or injury
  • Joint Protection Program and Back-to-Work Program for patients who need special job-oriented therapy
  • Computerized work capacity evaluations
  • Ergonomic and safety evaluations for business and industry
  • Educational programs

Orthotic Care Center

At the Orthotic Care Center, certified orthotists offer:

  • Custom-fabricated braces
  • Static and dynamic splints
  • Adaptive aids

The Orthotic Care Center is accredited by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics.

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