Hand to Shoulder Clinic

Don't take your hands for granted

Where do you turn for specialized care?

We take our hands for granted. That is until an injury or painful condition develops limiting our ability to work, participate in sports, or perform our normal daily activities.

The Hand to Shoulder Clinic is a subspecialty division within MidAmerica Orthopaedics which is devoted exclusively to treating patients with injuries and conditions of the Hand and Upper Extremity, including:

  • the hand (Carpal Tunnel, Dupuytren’s contracture, Thumb Arthritis, DeQuervain’s)
  • the shoulder (rotator cuff tear, shoulder dislocation, shoulder impingement syndrome)
  • the elbow (elbow tendonitis, dislocated elbow)
  • the wrist (wrist injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome)

Our Fellowship trained physicians are recognized experts throughout the Chicagoland region who use the most current non-operative and operative techniques in the care of their patients.

Our on-site certified hand and physical therapists, who work under the direct supervision of our orthopedic specialists, are an integral part of our team approach to achieving the results you desire and returning you to work, sports, or your daily activities in the timeliest manner possible.

Our hand and shoulder patients come to us from Tinley Park, Orland Park, Homer Glen, New Lenox, Oak Lawn, Worth, Evergreen Park, Burbank, Aslip, Bridgeview and Frankfort.

Patient Education

MidAmerica believes that patient education is vital to providing the highest quality of care for hand and shoulder conditions and injuries.

MidAmerica Orthopaedics now offers Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy to help treat things like shoulder pain.

Click on a title of a common condition or procedure to learn more.

Common Conditions of the Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder

Specialists
Dr. Anton J. Fakhouri
Hand and Upper Extremities Specialist
Dr. Fakhouri believes strongly in respect between doctors and patients, and works with his patients to determine the best course of action for their condition. Dr. Fakhouri is certified by the Orthopedic Surgery Board and by the UCLA Hand and Microsurgery department. He specializes particularly in treating carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, and tendon conditions.
Dr. Gary Kronen
Hand and upper extremity surgeon
Dr. Kronen has been recognized by America’s Top Surgeons as one of the best hand surgeons in the country. Dr. Kronen treats common conditions, like carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, and trigger finger. In addition, he specializes in traumatic hand injuries, which include fractures, tendon, and nerve injuries. He keeps his patients as informed as possible and makes sure that they have an active role in choosing their course of treatment.
Danil A. Rybalko
Hand and Upper Extremities Specialist
Dr. Rybalko is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery. He works closely with his patients to formulate a plan to get them back to activities that are important to them. He utilizes both non-surgical, and when needed, surgical means to achieve this goal. Dr. Rybalko makes sure that his patients fully understand their condition, as well as all of the options that are available to them and guides them every step of the way.
Dr. Adam Meisel
Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Specialist
Dr. Adam F. Meisel, sports medicine and arthroscopy specialist, strives to help his patients regain and maintain their active lifestyles - from competitive athletes to weekend warriors - by offering both non-operative and operative approaches to treatment. He received fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at the Southern California Orthopaedic Institute, has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters regarding meniscal tears, ankle cartilage injuries, and transplants. He is currently active in research related to hip arthroscopy and rotator cuff repairs.
Aimee Bobko, MD
Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon
Joining MidAmerica August 2022

Dr. Bobko is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery. The shoulder and elbow joints offer the largest and most complex range of motion within the human body. If either your shoulder or elbow stop functioning normally, it can prevent you from participating in sports or work. If more severely affected, activities such as combing your hair, getting dressed, cooking, or sleeping can become difficult. Dr. Bobko focuses on restoring mobility with compassionate care and shared decision making with her patients. She pursues medically proven nonoperative treatments and operative options when necessary that include the latest medical technology and techniques to provide the best possible outcome.

When an Injury Occurs

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