Embrace Recovery
At The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of Georgia, we’re continually inspired by the progress of our patients. From overcoming hand injuries to regaining motion in the wrist, elbow, or shoulder, every recovery represents strength and perseverance. These comeback stories highlight the dedication it takes to restore function and return to what matters most—one movement at a time. We’re honored to share these journeys to encourage others as they begin their own path toward healing.
Laquita
Left pinky bone break
My Son's Story
I am the mother of a now 9 year old little boy. My son broke his left pinky finger in December of 2024 at age 8 and I found him a doctor at hand and upper extremity. I'm sooooo glad I did. The…
Shannon
Wrist reconstruction
I first met Dr. Lourie in 1995 after I was thrown from my horse and shattered my wrist. He meticulously pieced everything back together, using coral in place of a bone graft, and held everything…
Leland
Ulnar Osteotomy
Creative solution to 3 year wrist problem
Doctor Peljovich diagnosed and fixed a problem that 2 other doctors, 3 procedures, and 1 operation failed to fix. I had a TFCC Tear and enough pain that I couldn't open a normal doorknob, play…
Ethan
Broken hand & pinky finger was reset
Broken Hand & Pinky Finger
I broke my hand & pinky finger, I play tenor drum for my high school band and wasn't sure if this would end my college scholarship, thanks to doctor lourie he reassured me that he would get me…
Chelsea
Carpal tunnel release surgery
Carpal tunnel release surgery
I pray my experience can provide hope and encouragement for others facing similar challenges. I had excruciating bilateral carpal tunnel pain for hours at a time every night, on and off for 3…