SJM_PROFILE_Phila_Hand_Shoulder_0823_profile 8 / 17 / 23 3 : 33 PM Page 2 PROMOTION B U S I N E S S S P O T L I G H T thesia only , and with non - narcotic postop - erative pain control protocols involving Tylenol and Ibuprofren , ” he adds . Nerve - related issues can lead to an assort - Fingertips to Shoulders ment of symptoms such as numbness and tingling . But other symptoms such as pain , Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center keeps the burning and even stiffness can be attributed to nerve injury . “ When it comes to nerve - focus on exceptional , convenient care . by ERICA YOUNG relatedcompression and injury , keep an eye out for night - time symptoms where numb - consultation , ” says Dr . ness and tingling wakes you up at night or Miller . “ This saves time on activity - related positional changes of the making the right diag - wrist , such as driving a car , cause the hand to nosis and getting the gonumb , ” says Dr . Miller . appropriate care for PhiladelphiaHand to Shoulder Center’s patients . ” innovativeapproach to nerve reconstruction Witha foundation in hasprovided new opportunities to patients research , innovations are who once lived with permanent nerve DR . ANDREW J . MILLER DR . MARK S . REKANT DR . PATRICK M . KANE a cornerstone of the prac - damage . “ Similar to open heart surgery , we ain and loss of function in your hands , tice , whether it be treating common condi - are reconstructing nerve injuries with pro - wrists , arms , elbows and shoulders can tions like carpal tunnel syndrome or more cedures like nerve autografts that were Pdeprive you of the most basic conve - complexprocedures like nerve and tendon thoughtto be irreparable even just 20 years niences.From logging into the computer at transfers.Many of these innovations provide n ago , ” saysDr . Rekant . work and sending a quick email , to playing clinicaland lifestyle benefits such as smaller with your kids and completing your favorite incisionsand quicker recovery times . “ Carpal workout , those pains and injuries can put a tunnelsyndrome is a common condition that stop to your day before it even begins . is associated with repetitive work activities , Philadelphia Hand Who do you turn to when it’s time to andwe continue to see a high prevalence of tackle upper extremity pain ? this among patients , ” Dr . Kane says . “ The to Shoulder Center PhiladelphiaHand to Shoulder Center has Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center has ( 610 ) 768 - 5959 madeit a priority to serve the entire Delaware institutedadvanced minimally invasive sur - Hand2ShoulderCenter.com Valley , offering care for all injuries and con - gicaltechniques for the treatment of this con - ditions impacting the upper extremity , from Providing exceptional , comprehensive dition . We always try therapy and non - oper - arthritis and trigger finger to traumatic care with 16 offices in New Jersey and ativecare first , but if that fails , there is a cut - injuries and nerve reconstruction . With three Pennsylvania including Cherry Hill , ting - edge technology allowing surgeries to be offices in South Jersey , the group’s renowned Hammonton and Cape May Court House . doneon an outpatient basis , under local anes - team of physicians , clinical staff and thera - pists keeps the focus on the individual needs Tips for Back to Sports and ofeach patient , offering a range of cutting - Back to School Safety edgetreatments . That team includes three of South Jersey As school is back in session and children are Magazine’s Top Doctors for 2023 : Dr . Mark S . gearingup for fall sports , remember to stretch and Rekant , Dr . Patrick M . Kane and Dr . Andrew toavoid overuse . “ We treat a lot of young athletes J.Miller . with overuse injuries , ” says Dr . Kane . “ The stress “ Thereare few practices in the area like sportsput on the body is different from what we PHSC , that care for shoulder through to the sawfive to 10 years ago . We see more children with fingertips , ” explains Dr . Rekant . “ Our prac - overuseinjuries . It’s our general recommendation ticeis uniquely comprehensive , providing thatpeople play multiple sports and are mindful non - surgical treatment , cutting - edge sur - of over training , but this is especially important in the pediatric population , ” Dr . Kane adds . gical procedures and rehabilitative care , including personalized therapy and custom Dr.Rekant offers several helpful tips to avoid back - to - school or back - to - office stress on your hands , splits in our 16 offices in New Jersey and wrists , arms , elbows and shoulders . “ A great thing to check out is wider - grip pens that lessen the Pennsylvania . ” stress on the thumb and on the fingers , ” says Dr . Rekant . “ I also advise that people think about sit - PhiladelphiaHand to Shoulder Center’s ting positions and take breaks every 15 minutes to stretch your hands and fingers . If you have the evolution includes advancements in tech - ability , it is worth getting a standing desk , or even just move your laptop to a counter for some time nologyand comprehensive care offered in - every day . It helps keep your elbow and shoulder from being stuck in the same position for two to office , so patients can lessen travel times and three hours , which leads to tinnitus and tennis elbow . ” reduce the number of referrals needed to For nearly 50 years , Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center has put the focus on providing excep - completetheir care . “ We offer in - house radi - tional care for injuries and conditions of the hands , wrists , arms , elbows and shoulders , and getting ographyand therapy so that patients can get everything they need in one setting and their patients back to enjoying life . SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 20 issue 5 SouthJerseyMagazine.com | 61