Experienced in Rhizarthrosis

Dr. John T. Nelson

Orthopedics
Duke Health
Duke Raleigh Hospital
3400 Wake Forest Rd, 
Raleigh, NC 
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Experienced in Rhizarthrosis
Duke Health
Duke Raleigh Hospital
3400 Wake Forest Rd, 
Raleigh, NC 
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Overview

John Nelson is an Orthopedics provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tenosynovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Orthopedics
Fellowships
Shoulder Orthopaedic Surgery, Centre Orthopedique Santy (France)
Hospital Affiliations
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male

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Locations

Duke Raleigh Hospital
3400 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Call: 919-954-3000

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

Examining the myth of the "July Phenomenon" in surgical patients.
Examining the myth of the "July Phenomenon" in surgical patients.
Journal: Surgery
Published: January 07, 2011
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I have the opportunity to help restore function and allow patients to resume what they want and need to do. Some patients just need to understand their condition, while others may benefit from therapy or surgery. I treat conditions in the upper extremity, from the elbow to the hand. This includes common conditions, such as fractures, dislocations, and ligament injuries of the hand, wrist, or forearm. I also treat nerve compressions in the wrist or elbow, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or cubital tunnel syndrome, arthritis of the thumb, hand, and wrist, and tendonitis. I also see patients of all ages for less common conditions, such as vascular disorders and developmental and acquired conditions. Outside of work, I enjoy sports and spending time with my family. Dr. Hammert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Fasciotomy, and Osteotomy.

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Raleigh, NC 
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