San Leandro, CA
The First Minimally-Invasive Carpal Tunnel Expert in the East Bay
Dr. Orrin Franko
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Recovery in days, not weeks
Carpal Tunnel Release with Ultrasound Guidance:
Rapid Relief and Recovery
Utilizing a device called UltraGuideCTR, this minimally invasive technique is performed through a small incision using only local anesthesia.
30,000+
Procedures & counting...
Rapid Recovery
Most return to work and normal activity within 3-6 days3,5,6,8
Clinic
Performed in a procedure room or office setting8-10
No General Anesthesia
Uses only local anesthesia; you don't need to be asleep during the procedure3,6,8,9
Minimal Pain
1.6 average pain rating (out of 10)6-9
No Rx Needed
Most patients only require over-the-counter pain management5,6,9
About Dr. Orrin Franko
Dr. Orrin Franko, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a specialty in complex hand and upper extremity surgery. He treats all bone and joint conditions of the body, including arthritis, fractures, dislocations, ligament injuries, sprains and strains. His specialty focus in upper extremity includes the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, arthritis of the thumb/hand/wrist, and accidents such as fractures, nerve, tendon, and nail injuries.
Dr. Franko was born in Southern California. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, San Diego, where he majored in animal physiology and neuroscience graduating summa cum laude at the top of his class. Dr. Franko then completed his medical training at Harvard Medical School, graduating cum laude with honors. After graduating he completed his residency training in San Diego in Orthopedic Surgery. Following residency, Dr. Franko completed a hand and upper extremity fellowship with the esteemed Dr. Peter Stern in Cincinnati, OH.
Dr. Franko has published numerous articles in the field of hand surgery as well as the intersection of technology and medicine, and remains a leader in the field.
Education & Certifications
Undergraduate School
University of California, San Diego
Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Residency
UC San Diego – Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship
Mary S. Stern Hand Fellowship – Cincinnati, OH
Board Certifications / Memberships
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
California Orthopedic Association
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