OUR HANDS
Our hands serve many purposes. Hands help us eat, dress, earn a living, create art, and do many other activities. To do these activities, our hands require sensation and movement, such as joint motion, tendon gliding and muscle contraction. When a problem takes place in the hand, expert care must be given to all the different types of tissues that make function of the hand possible.
WHAT IS A HAND SURGEON?
Hand surgery is the field of medicine that treats with problems of the hand, wrist, and forearm. Hand surgeons care for these problems both with and without surgery. They are specialty trained to operate when necessary, but may prescribe medications and therapy, or administer therapeutic injections when needed.
Hand surgeons are orthopedic, plastic or general surgeons who have additional training in surgery of the hand. To become members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, hand surgeons must take a full year of additional training after their primary specialty has been completed. This fellowship training is dedicated solely to treating injuries and diseases of the hand and upper extremity.
CONDITIONS TREATED BY ROBERT ANTONETTI, MD:
- Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (Ulner Nerve Compression)
- Tendon Ruptures
- Nerve and Tendon Lacerations
- Distal Radius Fractures
- Scaphoid Fractures and Nonunions
- Carpal Bone Fractures and Dislocations
- Ligament Injuries
- Wrist Pain
- Joint Replacement and Arthrodesis
- Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injuries
- Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis
- Kienbock’s Disease
- DeQuervain’s Disease
- Ganglions and other tumors
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Trigger Fingers
- Fractures and Dislocations
- Tendon Injuries
- Contractures
- Digital Replantation
- Nerve Repair
- Microvascular Reconstruction
- Congenital Deformities
- Arthritis
- Dupuytren’s Contracture
ELBOW
- Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (Ulner Nerve Compression)
- Tendon Ruptures
- Nerve and Tendon Lacerations
WRIST
- Distal Radius Fractures
- Scaphoid Fractures and Nonunions
- Carpal Bone Fractures and Dislocations
- Ligament Injuries
- Wrist Pain
- Joint Replacement and Arthrodesis
- Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injuries
- Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis
- Kienbock’s Disease
- DeQuervain’s Disease
- Ganglions and other tumors
HAND
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Trigger Fingers
- Fractures and Dislocations
- Tendon Injuries
- Contractures
- Digital Replantation
- Nerve Repair
- Microvascular Reconstruction
- Congenital Deformities
- Arthritis
- Dupuytren’s Contracture
ABOUT DR. ANTONETTI
ROBERT S. ANTONETTI, MD
Robert Antonetti, MD is from Irving, Texas. He graduated from Texas A & M University, and obtained his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Dr. Antonetti completed the University of Missouri general surgery residency program. He is board certified in hand surgery and microsurgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Antonetti obtained his fellowship training in hand surgery and microsurgery from the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center on Oklahoma City and is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
OFFICE
Surgery Center of Texas / American Institute for Plastic Surgery
6020 W. Plano Pkwy
Plano,TX 75093
(469) 429-7558
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Appointments only. We strive to accommodate our patients.
CONTACT
SCHEDULING YOUR APPOINTMENT
Please contact us at (469) 429-7558 or fill out the contact form below.
WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR APPOINTMENT
Please have a photo identification and insurance card available. Please bring copies of your previous x-rays, MRI’s or other diagnostic tests if applicable.
If you are being covered by workers compensation please bring your Employee workers comp carrier claim number.
PAYMENT
Payment for any co-pays, deductibles or other fees due will be collected at the time of your appointment and maybe credit card, cash or check. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards.
INSURANCE
We accept most health insurance plans, such as Medicare and Worker’s compensation.