Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

Important Change to Hospital Visitation Policy

Effective October 19, 2009, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital will no longer allow non-patient visitors or family members under the age of 16 years to visit in the hospital. This policy will be in effect during the height of the flu season, usually lasting until spring, and will be re-evaluated at that time. Learn more about the visitation policy change / Lea más acerca del cambio en las normas de visitas.

 

Location 730 Welch Road, 1st floor Palo Alto, CA 94304    Wednesday mornings

Phone: (650) 497-8201  Fax: (650) 497-8891

Services Overview

The Hand and Upper Extremity Clinic at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital evaluates and treats hand or upper extremity abnormalities that are present at birth (congenital) or occur after birth (acquired).
 
Our Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Palsy Clinic treats babies and children who suffered birth injuries to nerves in their arms and hands.

Faculty

• James Chang, MD
• Vincent R. Hentz, MD
• Amy L. Ladd, MD (Clinic Chief)

Meet Our Patients

Alexandre Acra After Alexandre Acra cut his forearm on a broken window, the Pediatric Emergency Department, Hand and Upper Limb team, and Occupational Therapy all contributed to a successful surgery and recovery.