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Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Services at Baldwin Bone & Joint

Led by Fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon, Dr. Allison Hunter, Baldwin Bone & Joint’s hand, elbow and upper extremity care services specialize in the treatment of injuries and conditions from the shoulders to the fingertips, including:

  • Fractures
  • Hand and Wrist Arthritis
  • Neuropathies
  • Sports/Work-related Injuries
  • Tendonitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Traumatic Injuries
  • Dupuytren’s Contracture
  • Tumors and Masses
  • Finger Sprains and Dislocations
  • Trigger Finger
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

The hands, wrist, forearm, elbow, and shoulder are critical to the activities of daily living. When injury or disease of the bones, nerves, joints, and muscles threatens their functioning, overall quality of life is at risk of being sidelined as well.

With both a fellowship-trained surgeon in hand and upper extremity issues and a dedicated occupational hand therapist on staff, Baldwin Bone & Joint provides patients with comprehensive care and a commitment to getting them back in the game of the lifestyle and activities they enjoy.

Additionally, Baldwin Bone & Joint now offers to our patients the beneficial convenience of in-office, outpatient surgical procedures including trigger finger, carpal tunnel, and finger mass excision.

Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Services Integrated With Physical Therapy

“Hand surgery, which is a bit more unique than other types of Orthopedic care, is inherently reliant on therapy. And for that reason it’s very important to have a therapist who has a working understanding of each patient’s unique characteristics.”

– Allison Hunter, M.D.

Hand & Wrist Surgery

Hand and upper extremity surgery are a sub-specialty of orthopaedics that deals with the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of disorders of the hand, elbow, and upper extremity. An orthopaedic surgeon has a Doctor of Medicine and training that encompasses both orthopaedic residency and an optional 6-month to one year of fellowship training specific in techniques of hand, elbow, and upper extremity surgery.

Hand and upper extremity surgeons are trained to treat all related disorders, both surgically and non-surgically. The surgeons specialize in the treatment of injuries and conditions from the shoulders to the fingertips, including fractures, hand and wrist arthritis, neuropathies, sports/work-related injuries, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, traumatic injuries, Dupuytren’s Contracture, tumors and masses, finger sprains and dislocations, trigger finger, and cubital tunnel syndrome.

Meet Our Team

Dr. Allison Hunter, MD

Allison M. Hunter, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgeon | Hand, Wrist, Elbow
  • Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon by American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS)
  • Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine (Louisville, KY)
  • Residency: University of Alabama at Birmingham (Birmingham, AL)
  • Fellowship: Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center at Thomas Jefferson University  (Philadelphia, PA)
Leslie Davis, OTR/L, CHT

Leslie Davis, OTR/L, CHT

Occupational Therapist & Certified Hand Therapist
  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, University of South Alabama (Mobile, AL)
  • Certification and Licensure: AL Board of Occupational Therapy, FL Board of Occupational Therapy, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Certified Hand Therapist
Austin Chastang, PA-C

Austin Chastang, PA-C

Certified Physicians Assistant
  • Education: Master of Health Science, Physician Assistant Studies, Faulkner University (Montgomery, AL)
  • Certification and Licensure: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Taylor Lewis, OTR/L

Taylor Lewis, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist
  • Education: Master of Science, Occupational Therapy, Belmont University (Nashville, TN)
  • Certification and Licensure: ALBOT, NBCOT

Patient Testimonials

Mr. Kendley

patient of Dr. Allison Hunter

In-Office Procedures

Dr. Allison Hunter

Importance of Physical Therapy

Leslie Davis, OTR/L, CHT

About Splinting

Leslie Davis, OTR/L, CHT

Derek Thomas

patient of Dr. Allison M. Hunter