Comprehensive Care
Our patients are cared for by a team of hand surgeons, hand therapists, trauma surgeons, and upper extremity specialists. We treat hundreds of urgent and chronic hand, wrist, and elbow conditions each year, with care tailored to your condition, lifestyle, and goals.
True Experts
Led by Dr. Michael Lilyquist and Dr. Edward Birdsong, board-certified orthopedic surgeons with fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery, our team uses advanced techniques to accurately diagnose and treat injuries, overuse conditions, and degenerative disorders.
Continued Education
From carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis to tendon, nerve, and elbow injuries, we offer a full range of treatment options. Care may include hand therapy, injection therapy, minimally invasive procedures, or surgical intervention when needed, all focused on restoring function.
Our Expert Providers
Orthopedic Surgeon, Director of Swift Institute - Hand & Upper Extremity, Reno
Orthopedic Surgeon, Director of Swift Institute - Hand & Upper Extremity, Reno
Orthopedic Surgeon, Hand & Upper Extremity, Reno and Carson City
Orthopedic Surgeon, Hand & Upper Extremity, Reno and Carson City
Physician Assistant, Reno and Sparks
Physician Assistant, Reno and Sparks
Physician Assistant, Reno and Carson City
Physician Assistant, Reno and Carson City
Hand & Extremity Conditions We Treat
Our team treats a wide range of conditions affecting movement, strength, and daily function
Arthritis & Degenerative Conditions
- Arthritis of the hand & wrist
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Dupuytren’s contracture
- Carpal instability
Fractures, Dislocations & Acute Injuries
- Hand fractures & trauma
- Finger fracture
- Wrist fracture
- Elbow fracture
- Hand dislocations
- Acute fracture care
Tendon, Ligament & Overuse Conditions
- Trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis)
- Trigger thumb
- DeQuervain’s tendonitis
- Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) injury
- Throwing injuries in the elbow
- Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injury
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer’s elbow
Nerve & Compression Conditions
- Nerve injury
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Wrist nerve compression
Other Hand & Upper Extremity Conditions
- Ganglion cysts
- Elbow bursitis
- Hand injury
- Hand injury diagnostics
Get the care you need.
Get the care you need.
Surgical & Arthroscopic Procedures
- Wrist and elbow arthroscopy
- Total and reverse total shoulder replacement
- Elbow, finger, and wrist joint replacement
Repair & Reconstruction Procedures
- Digital nerve repair
- Triceps repair
- UCL/LCL repair
- Ulnar nerve transposition at the elbow
Injections &
Non-Surgical Treatments
- Trigger finger injection
- Hand & wrist injections
- Ultrasound-guided injection for hand pain
Hand & Occupational Therapy Resources
Find A Location
10539 Professional Circle, Suite 201
Reno, NV 89521
Swift Urgent Clinic shares office space with Swift Institute and welcomes both walk-ins and scheduled appointments.
(775)-348-8800
Specialties: Orthopedics, Spine, Interventional Pain Management, Urgent Clinic, Digital X-Ray, Casting / Splinting, Podiatry
Hand and Upper Extremity
Our team works together to create treatment plans tailored to your condition, lifestyle, and goals.