Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Sports Injuries
Dr. Alan Rosen was an intern and resident in
Orthopaedic Surgery at
Stanford University in the San Francisco Bay Area. He completed
his Fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery at the Hospital for
Special Surgery at
Cornell University in New York City. Prior to
immigrating to the United States, Dr. Rosen attended Medical School at
the
University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. He
also taught Anatomy at the
University of California, San Francisco
Medical School where he received several teaching awards.
Dr. Rosen is a
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He
is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand with
Certification of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand and Upper
Extremity. In addition he is also a member of the
Texas Orthopaedic Association, the
Houston Orthopaedic Society, the
Texas Medical Association and the
Harris County Medical Society,.
Dr. Rosen specializes in surgery of the hand and upper extremity
treating traumatic injuries, overuse syndromes and arthritic conditions
among others. He treats common conditions such as carpal tunnel
syndrome, trigger finger, ganglion cysts and tennis elbow, as well as
more complex problems such as tendon lacerations, nerve injuries,
fractures and dislocations. He performs reconstructive procedures
and joint replacements to combat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid
arthritis.
Dr. Rosen fully recognizes the crucial need for full use of the hands.
"The hand is a very intricate, well-functioning organ. People don't
realize how essential their hands are to activities of daily living,
until they injure them."
Dr. Rosen fully recognizes the need for conservative treatment of
musculoskeletal conditions when appropriate. Naturally, when
presented with acute injuries, such as a fracture, lacerated tendon or
nerve he makes recommendations regarding the most appropriate surgery
for the injury. “I try to explain the full course of a disease to
my patients, and discuss their chances for success with conservative
treatment which may include injections, splinting, therapy, or various
medications. I prefer my patients to understand the pros and cons
of conservative treatment prior to considering surgical options.
I also know how important it is to make my patients part of the
decision making process when considering surgery. Educating
patients about their condition allows them to make educated decisions
about their treatment.”
Dr. Rosen works closely with therapists specially trained in
rehabilitation of the hand. According to Dr. Rosen, an
experienced hand therapist is often essential to successful recovery
following a complex surgical procedure. Therapists can also be
instrumental in conservative treatment of overuse syndromes such as
tennis elbow or crippling diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
An advocate for patient education, Dr. Rosen is always happy to discuss
planned treatments and possible outcomes with patients. He
appreciates the full service nature of KSF Orthopaedic Center, where
patients can receive X-rays, MRI, electromyography, physical therapy
and hand therapy on-site. This saves patients the time and
trouble of visiting multiple facilities in order to receive various
services.
Dr. Rosen was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. He immigrated
to the United States in 1986, living first in the San Francisco Bay
Area and New York City prior to moving with his family to Houston in
1997. “One of the greatest benefits of living in Houston is the
people. Everyone is genuine, and the patients are a pleasure to
treat. One of my greatest sources of satisfaction is the large
numbers of family, friends and colleagues that are referred to me by
former patients.”
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