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Hand Surgery

Our minimally invasive hand specialists' scope of work includes, but is not limited to, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, elbow pain, tendon and nerve laceration repairs, hand/wrist fractures and advanced arthroscopy for diagnosis and treatment of wrist pain.

Your hands are essential to nearly everything you do. When pain, injury, or a medical condition affects your hand, wrist, or upper extremity, you need specialized care from experts you can trust. 

Our hand surgery team—led by fellowship-trained hand surgeon Dr. Andres Lerner—is dedicated to helping patients regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities they love.

Meet Our Hand Surgery Team

Dr. Andres Lerner

Andres Lerner, MD

Hand Surgeon

Dr. Lerner brings advanced surgical expertise and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

He takes the time to listen to your concerns, thoroughly explain your condition, and develop a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your goals.

With specialized training in the latest minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Lerner delivers exceptional outcomes for even the most complex hand and wrist conditions.

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Why Choose Our Hand Surgery Team?

When you choose our practice, you're choosing a collaborative approach to care. Dr. Lerner works to ensure you receive the highest level of expertise at every stage—from diagnosis and conservative treatment to advanced surgical intervention and recovery. 

Our experience means you benefit from:

  • Specialized expertise in complex hand and wrist conditions
  • Advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive procedures
  • Personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs
  • Compassionate, accessible care from consultation through recovery

Conditions We Treat

Our hand surgery team provides comprehensive care for a wide range of hand, wrist, and upper extremity conditions, including:

  • Nerve Compression Syndromes
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (Ulnar Nerve)
    • Pronator Syndrome
    • Radial Tunnel Syndrome
    • Guyon's Canal Syndrome
  • Nerve & Pain Disorders
    • Peripheral Neuropathy (Diabetes, Chemotherapy, etc.)
    • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
  • Arthritis & Joint Conditions
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Inflammatory Arthritis
    • Thumb Sprains
    • Hand and Finger Joint Replacements
    • Arthritic Deformities
  • Trauma & Injury
    • Fractures
    • Wrist Sprains and Ligament Injuries
    • Fingertip Injuries
    • Sports Injuries
    • Soft Tissue Laceration, Crush or Blunt Injuries
    • Animal Bites
  • Surgical Repairs & Reconstruction
    • Soft Tissue Wound Repair
    • Nerve Repair & Reconstruction
    • Microvascular and Microsurgical Nerve and Vessel Repair
    • Tendon Injury Repairs
  • Tendon & Overuse Conditions
    • Trigger Finger
    • Tendonitis
    • De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
    • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
    • Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
    • Olecranon Bursitis
    • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Cysts, Tumors & Lesions
    • Ganglion Cyst / Mucus Cyst
    • Tumors
    • Skin Lesions
  • Deformities & Stiffness
    • Stiffness of Wrist, Hand, and/or Finger Joints
    • Finger Deformities: 
      • Mallet Finger
      • Swan Neck Deformity
      • Boutonniere's Deformity
  • Other Conditions
    • Fingernail Conditions

Hand Surgery Specialties

  • 5-minute outpatient procedure
  • No stitches
  • Soft bandage, full finger mobility
  • Hand usable next day
  • Minimal pain
  • Research-backed safety and results
  • Needle aponeurotomy for straightens bent fingers caused by Dupuytren's disease.
    • Outpatient procedure 5–10 minutes in the office
    • Use of hand right away for light daily activities
    • 1 to 2 weeks for your hand to heal
  • Needle aponeurotomy is an alternative to hand surgery:
    • Fewer risks
    • Minimally invasive
    • Shorter recovery time
  • Outpatient procedure
  • 2mm incisions, no scars
  • Faster recovery, less pain/stiffness
  • No thumb shortening
  • Improved grip and pinch strength
  • Gold standard for diagnosing wrist conditions (better than MRI)
  • Treats:
    • Ligament injuries & instability
    • TFCC injuries
    • Ganglion cysts
    • Arthritis
    • Fractures
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Schedule Your Consultation

Don't let hand or wrist pain limit your life. 

Call us today at 618-206-2094 to schedule a consultation with our expert hand surgery team and take the first step toward relief.

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Location

HSHS Medical Group Orthopedic & Sports Medicine - O’Fallon

HSHS Medical Group Orthopedic & Sports Medicine - O’Fallon

670 Pierce Blvd. O'Fallon, IL 62269

Mon - Fri: 8 am - 4 pm

Details 618-206-2094