Wrist Pain? Hand Pain?? Ask your Doctor....

Orthopedic Center for Sports Medicine Blog Wrist Pain? Hand Pain?? Ask your Doctor....
Nicholas Pappas III, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in hand surg

Nicholas Pappas III, MD is a board-certified orthopedic hand surgeon who specializes in various hand and upper extremity conditions. He is the newest member of the OCSM Healthcare team and founder of NOLA Hand Surgery (nolahandsurgery.com).  New patients are welcome at Orthopedic Center for Sports Medicine at our convenient Metairie location.

At OCSM, we are focused on providing the most advanced care so patients can feel their best:
 
- Always see a Board-Certified physician at EVERY doctor visit.
 
- Enjoy convenient parking.
 
- Rehab with our OCSM Physical Therapy team.
 
- Train with the OCSM Sports Performance team.
 
- Use our timely online booking feature to request a specific day and time.
 
OCSM considers ourselves a partner in your healthcare journey, and as a trusted comprehensive orthopedic clinic in Metairie, we look forward to learning more about how we can be the best partner for you and your family.  
We're happy to service you as your neighborhood orthopedic clinic and help you achieve your health and wellness goals.

Call us at 504-217-5319 today or  book online at NOLASPORTSMEDICINE.COM.

Author
Nick Pappas III, M.D. Nick Pappas III, M.D. Nicholas Pappas III, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in hand surgery who specializes in various hand and upper extremity conditions. He is the newest member of the Orthopedic Center for Sports Medicine team and founder of NOLA Hand Surgery (nolahandsurgery.com) Dr. Pappas currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at both Tulane University and Louisiana State University. He is also a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and serves as a consultant reviewer for the prestigious Journal of Hand Surgery, American. He has an active interest in clinical research with over 30 peer-reviewed publications and multiple textbook chapters to his credit.

You Might Also Enjoy...

OCSM Healthcare: Cervical Spine Dermatomes. 4921 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70001

Neck Pain (Dermatome) Patterns
Dermatomes are specific regions of the skin that are innervated by a single spinal nerve. The cervical dermatomes refer to those areas of the skin that are supplied by the sensory nerves arising from the cervical (neck) region of the spinal cord. Each cerv
OCSM Lifestyle Medicine: 4921 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70001. NOLASPORTSMEDICINE.COM

Thanksgiving Gratitude
Thanksgiving can be a time when we all choose to share in the giving and receiving of food that we may not be accustomed to eating every day. Here are a few hints to ensure this time of year is indeed filled with intentions of GRATITUDE as well as LOVE!
OCSM Physical Therapy - Annual Wellness visits. 4921 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70001

Benefits of Annual Physical Therapy Assessments

Physical therapists specialize in biomechanical assessments of the body. PTs are training to help people maintain every level of activity, Identifying problems BEFORE injury can make huge differences in long term outcomes.
Chadwick Murphy MD - Neck and Back Pain Interventional Spine Specialist. OCSM Health Clinic at 4921 Airline Drive, Metairie,

Neck and Low Back Spine Specialist
Chadwick Murphy, MD, is a double board-certified interventional spine specialist at Orthopedic Center for Sports Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Specializing in pain medicine, physical medicine, and rehabilitation, Dr. Murphy understands the importance of
Metairie Pulmonary and Lifestyle Medicine Clinic

Ode to a Physician: A Tree, a Car and an Empty Glass Jar
After reading the recent article in the New York Times titled "The Moral Crisis of America's Doctors", I felt the need to encourage those beginning this journey. There is MUCH HOPE in this calling. The HEALING has to begin with self reflection.