Orthopedic Hand Specialist in Fort Myers, and Port Charlotte, FL
Do you have hand pain, arthritis, or an injury? Hand pain should be relieved as soon as possible. For the treatment of any hand problems, Florida Hand Center provides top orthopedic specialists. For more information, contact us or scheduled an appointment online. We have convenient locations in Port Charlotte FL and Fort Myers FL to serve you.


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What conditions does an orthopedic hand specialist treat?
Where can I find an orthopedic hand specialist in Fort Myers, FL, and Port Charlotte, FL?
What is the key difference between a hand surgeon and an orthopedic surgeon?
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Welcome to the Florida Hand Center, your trusted leader in diagnosing and treating hand and arm conditions. We’ve been helping people experience relief from their pain since we opened our doors in 1997. We’re proud to report that over 96% of our surveyed patients have experienced positive outcomes and would recommend us to their loved ones.
With decades of specialized training and experience under our belts, you can rest assured knowing that a safe and professional experience is never out of reach.
Orthopedic hand specialists provide surgical and non-surgical options for those suffering from varying musculoskeletal problems in the hand, fingers, and wrist. These conditions include:
– Ongoing muscle or tendon strains
– Dislocations
– Wrist pain
– Carpal tunnel syndrome
– Basilar joint arthritis
– Dupuytren’s dontracture
– Trigger finger
– Lateral epicondylitis
– Cubital tunnel syndrome
– Ganglion cysts
– Tendonitis
– Arthritis
– Work related hand injuries
– Tumor removal
– Scaphoid fractures
Conditions are diagnosed by combining the orthopedic specialist’s comprehensive knowledge with state-of-the-art practices and technology. They offer minimally invasive treatments, non-surgical alternatives, and the highest level of patient support so that the injured individual can get back to living their best and most pain-free life.
The Florida Hand Center is the only clinic from Tampa to Miami that specializes in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of hand, wrist, and elbow problems. They have two convenient locations in the Florida area.
The first is in Port Charlotte, Florida in the Murdock Circle Executive Center. For detailed directions, click here.
To better serve patients in the Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, and Fort Myers areas, a second location was opened in Fort Myers. It is conveniently located off Daniels Parkway on Metropolis Avenue. For details, click here.
An orthopedic surgeon specializes in treating conditions related to the musculoskeletal system, including any muscles, tendons, joints, and bones in the affected area. They may choose to practice general orthopedics, or they may choose to streamline their practice and only focus on a certain area of the body.
Hand surgeons are medical specialists that focus on alleviating pain and restoring functionality to hand and upper extremity via surgical and/or non-surgical intervention. Additionally, they often specialize in microsurgeries that are specific to the hand.
The Florida Hand Center provides access to one of the most renowned and experienced hand surgeons in the business.
With over 20 years of medical and surgical experience, Dr. Helgemo understand how painful and debilitating arm and hand pain can be. That’s why he’s dedicated his life to helping patients get the relief they deserve. He’s a renowned Board-Certified Arm and Hand Surgeon and a Certified Orthopedic Specialist who received his MD from the prestigious Johns Hopkins University.
With decades of orthopedic and surgical experience under their belts, know that you’re in the hands of the best with Dr. Helgemo. They have one goal in mind: to restore functionality to patients via surgical or non-surgical treatments so that they can achieve the highest quality of life possible.
We also have a top-tier team of nurses, occupational hand therapists, medical aides, patient care coordinators, scheduling managers, and insurance specialists to ensure your treatment is flawless from beginning to end.
We want to help you achieve pain-free and functional living. Call our office today to schedule a consultation or get more information about what Florida Hand Center can do for you.
We serve patients from Port Charlotte FL, Fort Myers FL, Punta Gorda FL, Cape Coral FL, Estero FL, Lake Suzy FL, Murdock FL, Charlotte Harbor FL, Harbour Heights FL, and Solana FL and surrounding areas


Additional Services You May Need
▸ Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
▸ Basilar Joint Arthritis
▸ Trigger Finger
▸ Dupuytren’s Contracture
▸ DeQuervain’s Tendonitis
▸ Ganglion Cysts
▸ Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
▸ Lateral Epicondylitis
▸ Small Joint Arthritis
▸ Wrist Pain
▸ Scaphoid Fracture Treatment
▸ Flexor Tendon Injuries Treatment
▸ Hand Tumors Removal Surgery
▸ Work Related Hand Injuries