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HAND, WRIST & ELBOW 

Optim’s hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder specialists are all board certified and fellowship trained orthopedic surgeons who use the most advanced techniques and procedures to treat a variety of conditions. Gregory Kolovich, MD, is one of our region’s leading hand surgeons, recognized for his cutting-edge technology and extensive experience with complex fractures, trauma, nerve injuries, rheumatoid arthritis, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow and Dupuytren’s Disease. Call today to find out how our hand surgeons or wrist surgeons can get you moving again and back to being you.

912.644.5300

TRAVIS FARMER, MD - Hand, Wrist & Elbow

Speciality: Hand, Wrist and Elbow

OPTIM ORTHOPEDICS HAND, WRIST & ELBOW

Our People Make The Difference

Behind every treatment or procedure is a specially trained, highly experienced professional who’s dedicated to giving you the best care possible so that you can get back to life—quickly, safely, and confidently. They’re experts at what they do, and we’re proud to have them as part of our team.

Gregory Kolovich, MD

HAND, WRIST AND ELBOW

 

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Residency

Wexner Medical Center Ohio State University (Columbus, OH)

Fellowship

Harvard University at Massachusetts General Hospital
(Boston, MA)

Board Certification American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Diplomat
Medical School Ohio State University College of Medicine (Columbus, OH)

Travis Farmer, MD

HAND, WRIST AND ELBOW

 

Residency

Loma Linda University (Loma Linda, CA)

Fellowship

The Hand Center of San Antonio (San Antonio, TX)

Board Certification Board Eligible, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Professional Affiliations American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Medical School East Tennessee State University (Johnson City, TN)
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HAND CONDITIONS

Distal Radius Fracture (Broken Wrist)
Dupuytren’s Disease
Nerve Injuries of the Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) of the Hand
Scaphoid Fractures
Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injury
Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Tears

ELBOW CONDITIONS

Biceps Tendonitis (at the Elbow)
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)
Radial Tunnel Syndrome 
Throwing Injuries of the Elbow
Triceps Tendonitis
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury

ELBOW PROCEDURES

Cubital Tunnel Release at the Elbow
Medial Epicondylectomy
Radial Tunnel Release at the Elbow
Ulnar Nerve Transposition at the Elbow

The hand is a unique area of the human body that is made up of bone, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, skin, and blood vessels. These elements must all be in good working order for the hand to function well.

The relationship between all these structures is delicate and refined. An injury or disease can affect any or all of these structures and impair the use of the hand.


Hand specialists have received additional specialized training in the treatment of hand problems beyond their board certified specialty training in orthopaedic surgery, plastic surgery, or general surgery.

Many hand specialists also have expertise with problems of the elbow, arm, and shoulder. Some treat only children, some treat only adults, and some treat both. Common problems treated include:

 

  • carpal tunnel syndrome

  • tennis elbow

  • wrist pain

  • sports injuries of the hand and wrist

  • fractures of the hand, wrist, and forearm

  • trigger finger

Other problems treated can include arthritis, nerve and tendon injuries, and congenital limb differences (birth defects).

Not all problems treated by a hand specialist need surgery. They often recommend non-surgical treatments, such as medication, splints, therapy, or injections.

If you have pain in your fingers, hand, wrist or arm, or if you have other upper-extremity related concerns, contact us today for a consultation.

Hand, Wrist & Elbow Surgery

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Treatment: Hand Conditions

Treatment can vary and will depend on the diagnosis and severity of the hand condition or injury. A hand doctor will often try to first treat the issue with non-surgical methods, such as hand therapy, splinting, medications, injections, and other modalities. Surgery may be recommended if non-surgical treatments fail to work successfully or if there has been significant damage to the hand that requires repair or reconstruction.

 

Surgical procedures can include tendon repair surgery, joint replacement and reconstruction, fracture repair surgery, nerve repair surgery, replantation of severed finger or hand, and surgical drainage for hand infections.

GREGORY KOLOVICH, MD - Hand, Wrist & Elbow

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HAND, WIRST & ELBOW LOCATIONS:

Savannah (Chatham)

210 East DeRenne Avenue
Savannah, GA 31405

ORTHOPEDICS: 912.348.8249

THERAPY: 912.644.5333

 

Pooler (Chatham)

101 W. Mulberry Blvd. Ste. 140
Pooler, GA 31407

912.748.5111

 

Bluffton (Beaufort)

8201 Pinellas Dr.
Bluffton, SC 29910

843.705.9401

 

Reidsville (Tattnall)

247A South Main St.
Reidsville, GA 30453

912.557.8990

 

Claxton (Evans)

602 E. Long St.
Claxton, GA 30417

912.739.3275

 

Optim Surgery Center - Savannah

210 East DeRenne Ave.
Savannah, GA 31405

912.644.5343

 

Optim Medical Center Tattnall

247 South Main St.
Reidsville, GA 30453

912.875.7947

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