A Woman's Journey Presents: Hands On

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We take our hands for granted. What happens when they no longer provide us with the same dexterity, and even cause daily pain? Orthopaedic surgeon Dawn LaPorte, M.D., reviews causes of numerous conditions such as arthritis, trigger finger, carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis, and treatment options including surgical and nonsurgical procedures to relieve pain and regain maximum use of our hands.

SPEAKER

Dr. Dawn LaPorte is a professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise are hand and wrist injuries, including ligament injuries, avascular necrosis, arthritis, nerve compression syndromes and Dupuytren’s contracture. Dr. LaPorte serves as the residency program director for the Orthopaedic Surgery Training Program.

Dr. LaPorte received her undergraduate degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She completed her orthopaedic surgery training at Johns Hopkins and performed her hand and upper extremity surgery fellowship training at the Curtis National Hand Center.