The Duke Division of Hand Surgery brings expert faculty from surgery, plastic surgery, and orthopedic surgery into a unified team dedicated to providing the highest quality care for patients requiring hand and upper extremity surgery.
The Division of Hand Surgery provides expert care for various conditions, from common hand pain and injuries like arthritis, fractures, and cysts to complex issues such as hand, finger, and thumb reattachments following amputation. Our specialists also focus on wrist pain, injuries, and sports-related conditions.
Duke's plastic surgery hand experts are at the forefront of innovative surgeries, including reattaching amputated hands, fingers, and thumbs and using microsurgical techniques to repair damaged nerves and arteries. Duke is one of only about 10 hospitals in the U.S. to have successfully performed a hand transplant.
Patient Care
Our surgeons provide advanced care for both common and complex hand and upper extremity conditions, including arthritis, fractures, cysts, and rare hand disorders.
Fellowship
Our fellows receive specialized training in the management of acute hand and upper extremity trauma, microvascular emergencies, reconstructive procedures, congenital limb deformities, and brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries.
Research
Our faculty are leaders in researching complex hand conditions and pioneering innovative treatment techniques.