. - plain talk. Our specialists' skills are unimportant if they cannot communicate to you in logical terms about your diagnosis, what they recommend and why. After all, you must ultimately decide what is best for you. There is no condition so complex that we cannot explain it to you. We will listen to you, thoroughly examine your hand with intent and focus and explain the problem. Next, we will give you our recommendations based on your problem and our experience and knowledge. We will candidly look you in the eyes and tell you if more than one option is equally acceptable. We will tell you if we recommend no treatment.

Our patients range in age from children only a few weeks old, to people in their ninties suffering from arthritic joint disease. In planning treatment, the entire body is taken into account and often routine diagnostic exams are done to ensure your overall health while coordinating with your primary care physician.

You will not see diplomas and awards in these exam rooms. There are plenty, but they are in the private offices