Metairie Wrist Specialist

Brandon P. Donnelly, MD is a board-certified orthopedic wrist specialist. Dr. Donnelly treats patients of all ages at his Metairie, Louisiana office, as partner of Pontchartrain Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Located in the heart of Jefferson Parish, patients from all over the Greater New Orleans area have access to the leading orthopedic wrist surgeon in the region. As a Metairie wrist specialist, Dr. Donnelly focuses on injuries and ailments of the wrist.

According to the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, a hand and wrist specialists has received additional training in the treatment of hand and wrist problems. This training is completed following the doctor's board-certified specialty training in orthopedic surgery.

If you live in Metairie, wrist specialist Brandon P. Donnelly, MD sees patients at his Doctor's Row clinic located at 3939 Houma Boulevard, Suite 21. Dr. Donnelly treats a wide range of wrist conditions, including distal radius malunions, ganglion cysts, arthritis, fractures, and tendonitis. He specializes in the latest surgical techniques, including WALANT (Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet).

The wrist is a complex network of tendons, ligaments, bones, vessels, and cartilage in and around the joints. Because of this complex structure, a wrist specialist may be able to more accurately diagnose the cause of wrist pain or function limitations than a general practitioner.

While your family doctor may make a general diagnosis for wrist pain or loss of function, a wrist specialist can quickly determine the difference between similarly presenting wrist conditions.

In cases where the hand and wrist has been crushed or severely traumatized, immediate access to a wrist specialist can often preserve the function of the hand and wrist. As a Metairie wrist specialist, Dr. Donnelly's office is conveniently located for patients in the surrounding Greater New Orleans region.

In most instances, you do not need a referral to schedule an appointment with Dr. Donnelly. However, some insurance providers and managed health care programs require a referral from your primary care physician before seeing a Metairie wrist specialist. If you are unsure if you need a referral, your best next step is to check with your insurance provider to fully understand their guidelines.

If you or someone you know is suffering from pain or lack of mobility of the wrist, contact Dr. Donnelly today for an appointment. You can get answers from a local, Metairie wrist specialist who has the expertise to accurately diagnose and treat your wrist condition.