Established in 1986
Specialising in hand & wrist injuries
Hand Therapy Services
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Arthritis
Rheumatoid & Osteo:
Base of Thumb
Fingers
Wrist
Elective Surgery
Post-Operative:
Joint replacements
Fusions
Deformity corrections
Joint reconstructions
Tunnel decompressions
Sporting Injuries
Sprains
Ligament injuries
Dislocations
Fractures
and Elite Athlete management
Dislocations
Finger
Thumb
Fractures
Conservative & Post Operative Management:
Fingers
Thumb
Metacarpals
Wrist
Tendonitis
Thumb
Hand
Wrist
Elbow
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Dupuytren's Disease
Fasciectomy
Needle aponeurotomy
Ligament Injury
Thumb
Fingers
Wrist
Sport dislocations
Trauma
Tendon and nerve repairs
Amputations
Fractures
Crush injuries
about Belinda DeGaris
Belinda (OT) has worked both interstate and in Adelaide, in both the public and private sectors giving her advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of a variety upper limb injuries.
She thoroughly enjoys the creative side of hand therapy and has a particular interest in the treatment of sports injuries, working with some of Adelaide elite sporting groups.
about Erica Elliot
Erica (OT) has over 20 years experience working in hand therapy. Primarily working in the public sector (SA Health and the National Health Service, UK). Erica was the lead hand therapist at both the RAH and Flinders hospitals.
She is passionate about evidence-based practice and has been co-author and presented several papers at conference, surgeon meetings and universities.
about Jack Simula
Jack (OT) is experienced with return to work injuries and previously finished working at the Lyell McEwin Hospital in an acute hospital setting.
Jack enjoys helping his patients return to their goals such as sport, gardening and work. He is passionate about treating Dupuytren's disease, base of thumb pain, trigger finger, carpal tunnel and acute finger injuries.
Locations
Dextra Surgical
83 Kensington Rd
Norwood SA 5067
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P: 8232 1788
F: 8232 6070
Adelaide Plastic Surgery
Level 4, 18 North Tce
Adelaide SA 5000
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P: 8213 1800
F: 8213 1811
Westwood Medical Centre
40 Trafford St,
Angle Park SA 5010
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P: 8300 7200
F: 8300 7299