DOCTORS of the DESERT
In Good Hands Michael J. Fitzmaurice, MD, of Fitzmaurice Hand Institute
EACH HAND HOUSES 27 bones along with numerous muscles, nerves, vessels and tendons. While it may be compact in size, the anatomy of the human hand is anything but simple. Dr. Michael Fitzmaurice’s concentration is on this small, yet complex, part of the body. During his residency in general surgery, Dr. Fitzmaurice became interested in reconstructive and vascular surgery. These two specialties, among many others, are involved in the specialty of hand surgery itself. After completing his studies in Louisville, Kentucky, Dr. Fitzmaurice moved to the desert to jumpstart his hand surgery career. Fitzmaurice Hand Institute opened in the Valley in 2012. For four years, Dr. Fitzmaurice has been providing patients with the very best and most advanced care that hand surgery has to offer. He has become a name that people trust and a leader in the field. Dr. Fitzmaurice’s practice is just as much clinical as it is educational. Ongoing research and development is conducted daily in order to discover new and improved ways to help patients feel better faster. “We are always reevaluating procedures and outcomes to deliver the most effective care possible,” Dr. Fitzmaurice says. His backgrounds in mechanical engineering and medicine make Dr. Fitzmaurice a true medical pioneer. He uses a number of new techniques and procedures that are only available at his practice. “I utilized every minimally invasive surgery technique during the early part of my career and realized the loss with some of these,” Dr. Fitzmaurice says. “This is why we developed the EndoTech surgical instrumentation system – to provide a safer and more effective alternative.” Patients with common conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, tendinitis and arthritis are guaranteed optimal results with rapid return to life, work and activity because of Dr. Fitzmaurice’s minimally invasive developments like the EndoTech instrumentation. “This instrumentation is unlike any other endoscopic procedure because it allows a complete visualization of all structures involved like critical nerve and tendons. Other techniques that have been available led to injuries to these structures due to incomplete visualization,” he explains.
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Along with minimally invasive procedures, Dr. Fitzmaurice utilizes regenerative medicine and anti-aging techniques in his practice. Stem cell treatment and platelet rich plasma, for example, are just a few non-operative treatment options available. “We have also developed a stem cell reconstructive technique for thumb arthritis called Arthro-Rejuvenation, which improves recovery significantly.” Dr. Fitzmaurice’s innovative developments are moving outside of his practice – literally. He is in the process of developing a center of excellence, an extension of his practice that will offer patients same-day services including urgent care evaluation, clinical evaluation and surgical intervention. “We specialize in local-only anesthetics, which provides patients with a small numbing medicine that makes same-day surgery possible,” he says. “This minimizes time away from home and significantly decreases costs involved with multiple appointments.” Patients aren’t only in good hands, but they are in the best hands when under the care of Dr. Fitzmaurice. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FITZMAURICE HAND INSTITUTE, CALL 480.719.4750 OR VISIT WWW.FITZHAND.COM.
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