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Welcome to Hand + Wrist of Louisville

Care that fits like a glove.

Whether you’re experiencing hand pain, numbness, or loss of motion, Hand + Wrist of Louisville provides advanced surgical and non-surgical care to restore movement, comfort, and control.

Led by fellowship-trained hand surgeon Michael C. Nicoson, MD, our team offers personalized, boutique care that blends precision medicine with artistic restoration.

Why Choose Hand + Wrist of Louisville?

Fellowship-trained expertise

In-house therapy and rehabilitation

Personalized, one-on-one treatment plans

Boutique care with the surgical precision

Minimally invasive and microsurgical options

Conditions We Treat and Procedures Offered

  • Thumb Arthritis (TOUCH® Total Thumb CMC Arthroplasty)
  • Small Joint Replacement (MP & PIP Arthroplasty)
  • Carpal & Cubital Tunnel Surgery
  • Dupuytren’s Contracture Surgery
  • Hand + Wrist Fractures and Trauma
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Meet Dr. Michael Nicoson

Dr. Nicoson is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has subspecialty certification in Hand Surgery and is fellowship-trained in upper extremity surgery.  He specializes in precision-based, minimally invasive care that restores motion, relieves pain, and helps patients return to what they love most.

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What to Expect

Personalized Evaluation

Your first visit begins with a detailed consultation and diagnostic plan focused on your specific symptoms and lifestyle goals.

Tailored Treatment Plan

We create individualized care plans — surgical or non-surgical — designed to restore motion and reduce pain.

Compassionate Care

From diagnosis through recovery, our team provides continuous guidance and follow-up to ensure lasting results.

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Restore the
Art of Motion

Your hands are your connection to the world — from art to athletics to everyday life.

At Hand + Wrist of Louisville, we’re here to help you regain the motion that makes you who you are.

Independent Medical
Evaluations (IME)

Dr. Nicoson provides Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs) and expert legal reviews for hand and upper extremity cases throughout the region.

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