Hand Specialist Culver City

The Hand and Wrist Institute specializes in the treatment, diagnosis and overall care of hands, wrists and upper extremities. It offers nearly every surgical procedure available for hands, wrists and arms, including Advanced Wrist Arthroscopy, Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release (ECTR) and Joint Replacement in Hands. With the guidance and proficiency of hand surgeon, Dr. John T. Knight, the institute has restored mobility, corrected deformities and healed injuries of the hands and wrists of athletes, celebrities and ordinary people.

Surgical procedures provided by The Hand and Wrist Institute’s medical center utilizes the latest technology, cutting-edge research and current endoscopic and arthroscopic efficiencies, which offers a nominally invasive approach to ensure patients have less pain and a speedier recovery. Due to the state-of-the-art medical center and highly-skilled surgeons, all surgical procedures are completed in the same day which allows patients to leave promptly after surgery.

John T. Knight, MD is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon. He has over 25 years of experience, which has earned him a stellar reputation as a nationally renowned hand and wrist specialist. Dr. Knight is aware of the pain his patients experience on a daily basis from their injuries or disorders. He specializes in less painful, minimally invasive treatment methods including advanced arthroscopic procedures and stitchless endoscopic carpal tunnel syndrome release. He has successfully conducted over 15,000 procedures. In Culver City you are just minutes away from the Hand and Wrist Institute’s Beverly Hills office. When faced with an injury of something as precious as your hands or wrists, you want the best and lucky for you the best is just down the road.

Among his extensive list of qualifications, Dr. Knight earned a Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship from the Joseph H. Boyes program in Los Angeles. In addition, he later earned a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand.

In the late 1990’s, Dr. Knight fought diligently to assist Congress in passing the Aviation Medical Assistance Act, which allowed defibrillators on airplanes. His other achievements include being one of the nation’s first surgeons in the southern region of the U.S. to perform a toe-to-thumb transplantation and the first to implant the Freehand System, a computerized system used internally to improve performance.

Dr. Knight’s extensive educational background, experience, dedication and innovative mind has made him one of the top hand surgeons in the nation. Patients from around the world seek his expertise when it comes to the health of their hands, wrists and upper extremities. He has appeared on radio shows and popular television shows like Good Morning America and CNN. In addition, he has been featured in various notable publications. As the director of the Hand and Wrist Institute, he has led it to become one of the best medical facilities in the nation.

Hands are an important part of life, and they are used every day. When injuries and other disorders strike, it can cause constant pain and limited functionality. The role of the hand specialist is to diagnose the problem and treat it. Whether a patient is a musician, athlete or housewife, a hand doctor can help people from all walks of life. They treat various problems, including carpal tunnel syndrome, burns, fractures, injuries, cartilage tears of the wrist, animal and human bites, arthritis, tendonitis and nail infections.

The Hand and Wrist Institute is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call or submit the webform to schedule an appointment, or ask questions. All inquires will be answered in a timely fashion.