Hand & Upper Extremity Center

Looking for a hand doctor, wrist doctor or elbow doctor, to treat your orthopedic wrist pain, orthopedic hand pain or orthopedic elbow pain? At OINJ’s Hand & Upper Extremity Center, our specialized physicians effectively diagnose and treat conditions of the Hand and & Upper Extremity (shoulder, arm, elbow and wrist) as well as the associated nerves, ligaments, tendons, muscles and bones. Using extensive diagnostic testing and minimally invasive techniques, we will restore motion and function, relieving pain for adult, adolescent and pediatric patients of all activity levels.

Below are some of the conditions treated and services that OINJ offers at its Hand & Upper Extremity Center:

• Entrapment Neuropathy: A minimally-invasive surgical technique known as carpal tunnel release may be performed in a short period of time.
• Fractures, Strains and Sprains: Our leading physicians create a customized treatment plan for common injuries to the arms, hands, elbows, elbows and wrists.
• Rehabilitation: Our highly-trained, certified physical therapy team offers specialized services for hand therapy and rehabilitation.
• Arthritis: Our knowledgeable rheumatology department to provide comprehensive pain management and treatment of arthritis and its effects.
• Nerve & Tendon Repair: Using the latest in minimally invasive technology, our experienced surgeons will diagnose and repair damage to the nerves and tendons.
• Sports Injuries: Our team specializes in treating injuries related to sports and high-level activity.

At OINJ, we will create a customized treatment plan to fit your needs. Our team of board-certified hand, wrist and elbow surgeons are experienced in diagnosing and providing the best treatment and preventative care for a wide range of acute and chronic elbow and arm conditions. Using the most advanced techniques and technologies, OINJ offers quality care for injury of the elbow to bring you relief and get you moving again.

We use our hands and wrists every day—and they seem pretty simple. But underneath the skin there is a complex system of tendons, nerves and bones that work together. If they get injured, even the most basic task, such as holding a pen, can seem impossible. The knowledgeable orthopedic hand surgeons and staff at the Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey (OINJ) are here to help. Using the best treatment, our hand doctors can help restore function so you can get back to normal quickly.

With advanced training to provide specific therapeutic hand and wrist interventions, OINJ’s dedicated hand and wrist surgeons can handle the most complex cases. We provide complete diagnostic and treatment services individualized to your condition. The experts at OINJ treat an array of musculoskeletal hand and wrist conditions, including:

• Trigger finger
• Wrist tendonitis
• Fractures of the Finger, Hand or Wrist
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Hand & wrist arthritis
• Dupuytren’s contracture
• Finger, Hand, and Wrist Mass or Cyst
• Mallet Finger

In addition to hand & wrist treatment, the Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey also understands how important it is to have healthy elbows. When you have an elbow injury or a chronic elbow condition, the simplest tasks—such as reaching for a plate, lifting laundry, swinging a golf club, typing on a computer, taking a shower or cooking—can become difficult or impossible.

Every orthopedic elbow specialist at OINJ has the training, experience and expertise necessary to restore your elbow and arm function. This includes repairing traumatic injuries and treating chronic conditions and repetitive motion injuries, such as tennis elbow. Our ultimate goal is to help you return to your daily activities without elbow orthopedic pain. At OINJ, we specialize in diagnosing, treating and providing preventive care for all acute and chronic conditions of the elbow and cases of elbow pain. These include elbow arthritis, nerve compression/entrapment (Cubital tunnel syndrome), tendonitis of the elbow (Tennis elbow and Golfer’s elbow), elbow fractures, biceps tendon rupture/tear and more.

From its years of experience, OINJ knows how acute or chronic pain can negatively impact the lives of its patient. That is why, compassion is ingrained in the DNA of our Orthopedic Physicians Teams.

So now you may be wondering: “How can I find a hand and wrist specialist or elbow expert near me?” OINJ offers expert hand and wrist care across Sussex County, Warren County and Morris County—including our new office in Morristown. You can rest assured that the Orthopedic Institute of NJ provides the best care in the area. 

The Hand & Upper Extremity Center at OINJ is the place to find an elbow expert or hand and wrist specialist. If you have a hand injury or need hand surgery, you’ll want to get in touch with our top notch team, led by hand surgeon Christian J. Zaino, MD, Frank J. Corrigan MD and A.J. Pfleger, PA-C.

Christian J. Zaino, MD is a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon with sub-specialized training in hand, upper extremity, and microscopic surgery. He treats both children and adults with any orthopedic injury or ailment of the arm.

Dr. Zaino completed a formal fellowship in hand, upper extremity, and microscopic surgery at the University of Chicago. He also received training in congenital hand surgery at the National Children’s Hospital of Lima, Peru, and microscopic surgery at the Mayo Clinic of Rochester, Minnesota. Most recently, he completed a traveling fellowship in complex wrist arthroscopy and reconstruction at the Hand Institute of Auckland, New Zealand.

While in Orthopedic Residency at SUNY Downstate / Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, he was chief resident and team physician for two Brooklyn high school football teams – one was his Alma Mater. He completed his surgical internship at New York University Medical Center / Bellevue Hospital in New York. Dr. Zaino also has numerous first-author publications and has given several national and international presentations.

Frank J. Corrigan MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon with OINJ and is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with a subspecialty certificate in Surgery of the Hand. Prior to joining The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey, Dr. Corrigan was in practice in Binghamton, NY for three years. He holds membership in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Corrigan resides in Long Valley, NJ with his wife and two young children.

A.J. Pfleger, PA-C is a physician assistant with The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey.
Andrew "A.J." Pfleger, PA-C is a Physician Assistant with The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey. He has been a member of the OINJ team since January 2017.

A.J. is responsible for office patient care, pre-operative assessments, post-operative care, and serves as a surgical assistant in the operating room.

Still looking for a wrist doctor, elbow surgeon or hand specialist? Explore our full list of OINJ physicians here.