Micheala McCarthy, MD - Upper Extremity Orthopedic Specialist
Dr. Micheala McCarthy is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity. She began her medical training at Creighton University for Medical School, followed by the University of Minnesota for her Orthopedic Residency. She then completed her Upper Extremity Fellowship at Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA. Throughout her training, Dr. McCarthy had the opportunity to not only travel abroad on medical missions but also provide care for a variety of athletes. She enjoys learning patients goals to help best develop a comprehensive care plan.
Dr. McCarthy was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. She attended Marian High School. She is thrilled to return home to be near her loud, large family, and to establish her medical practice within her home community. When not practicing medicine, she and her husband, Landen, love spending time with family including their new daughter. You will often find them outside on the family farm, exploring the outdoors or enjoying an athletic event. Dr. McCarthy is particularly fond of Ultimate Frisbee and Soccer.
EDUCATION
Fellowship: Carilion Clinic (Roanoke, VA) - Hand Fellowship
Residency: University of Minnesota
Medical School: Creighton University (Omaha, NE)
FREQUENTLY TREATED UPPER EXTREMITY CONDITIONS:
- Arthritis
- Basal Joint Arthritis
- Boxer's Fracture
- Broken Bones
- Carpal Tunnel
- Colles' Fracture
- Complex Nerve Problems
- Congenital Abnormalities & Deformities
- De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
- Dupuytren’s Contracture
- Finger Dislocations
- Finger Fracture
- Finger Amputations
- Ganglion Cysts
- Hand Fracture
- Hand Pain
- Hand Tendonitis
- Hand Trauma
- Joint Contractures
- Kienbock’s Disease
- Mallet Finger
- Overuse Conditions
- Raynaud’s Disease
- Sports-Related Injuries
- Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Finger
- Workers Comp & Occupational Injuries
- Wrist Fractures
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprains & Strains
- Wrist Tendonitis
- Acromioclavicular Injuries
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Arthritis of the Shoulder
- Biceps Tendon Rupture
- Biceps Tendonitis
- Broken Shoulder
- Burners & Stingers
- Collarbone Fracture
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Growth Plate Injuries
- Elbow Tendon Inflammation
- Frozen Shoulder
- Golfer's Elbow
- Hill-Sachs Lesion
- Hyperextension of the Elbow
- Joint Stiffness
- Loose Shoulder (Instability)
- Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow
- Overuse Injuries
- Radial Tunnel Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Injury
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Shoulder Blade Fracture
- Shoulder Bursitis
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Separation
- Shoulder Socket Fracture
- SLAP Tear
- Snapping Shoulder Syndrome
- Tennis Elbow
- Throwing Injuries
- Triceps Tendonitis
UPPER EXTREMITY TREATMENTS & PROCEDURES:
Some upper extremity injuries will require surgery, some will not. Whatever the case, Dr. McCarthy will work with you to find the best treatment for you. She offers both surgical and non-surgical treatments, including:
- Arthritis Care and Treatment
- Cyst Removal
- DeQuervain’s Release
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
- Fracture & Dislocation Treatment
- Hand & Wrist Arthroscopy
- Joint Replacement
- Ligament Repair
- Microsurgical Flap Procedures
- Microvascular Surgery
- Nerve Repair
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Tendon Repair
- Trigger Finger Release
- Finger Amputations
- Acromioclavicular Reconstructions
- Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
- Arthroscopic Capsular Plication
- Arthroscopic Capsular Release
- Arthroscopic Debridement of the Elbow
- Non-surgical treatments such as splints, casts, exercise and strength building programs, pain management, and rehabilitative therapy
- Biceps Tendonitis
- Cubital Tunnel Release at the Elbow
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Elbow Replacement
- Fracture Treatment
- Ligament Reconstruction
- Medial Epicondylectomy
- Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction (Tommy John Surgery)
- Broken Shoulder Surgery
- Radial Tunnel Release at the Elbow
- Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Shoulder Resurfacing
- SLAP Repair
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition at the Elbow