Dr. Ryan Tarr

Dr. Ryan Tarr Dr. Ryan Tarr is a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina, specializing in tendon, nerve, and joint conditions.

I am a board-certified hand and upper extremity surgeon specializing in advanced procedures, tendon and nerve repairs, and PRP injections. I blends traditional and regenerative treatments to help patients regain function and live pain-free. Follow for expert insights, surgical cases, and hand health tips! I completed five years of orthopedic surgery training at Grandview/Kettering Medical Center in Dayton, OH, followed by a one-year hand and upper extremity fellowship at the Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center at Thomas Jefferson University. Outside of work, I’m a husband and father of three. I was a collegiate soccer player and still play weekly. I also enjoy cycling, bowling, working out, wine tasting, and exploring the outdoors.

09/19/2025

Running 🏃‍♂️💨 because the new fall lineup is HERE and I’m not missing out on these flavors 🍁🎃🥯

✨ Pumpkin Bagels
✨ Maple Brown Sugar Cream Cheese
✨ Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese
✨ Maple Spice Latte
✨ Pumpkin Cold Foam Cold Brew
✨ Pumpkin Cream Cocoa

Who else is racing to Jeff’s this week? 🙌


🏈 Wednesday Injury Report: 3 Common Football Injuries You Should Know 🏈Football season is here, and while the game is ex...
09/18/2025

🏈 Wednesday Injury Report: 3 Common Football Injuries You Should Know 🏈

Football season is here, and while the game is exciting, injuries happen fast. Here are 3 we see often:

👉 Finger Dislocations – A jammed finger that won’t straighten? Could be a dislocation. Quick reduction is key, but untreated injuries can lead to stiffness and long-term issues.

👉 Scaphoid Fractures – Wrist pain after a fall on an outstretched hand? Don’t ignore it. These fractures can be subtle on X-ray but carry a high risk of poor healing if missed.

👉 Jersey Finger – Can’t bend the tip of your finger after grabbing a jersey? That’s likely a tendon injury requiring prompt surgical evaluation.

⚠️ If you’ve sustained one of these injuries (or think you have), don’t wait it out—get evaluated early for the best outcome.

📲 DM me or call our office if you need to be seen. Let’s keep you healthy and back on the field.

Fracture Friday 🦴This case started with a scaphoid nonunion that was initially treated elsewhere with a distal pole scap...
08/08/2025

Fracture Friday 🦴
This case started with a scaphoid nonunion that was initially treated elsewhere with a distal pole scaphoid excision. One common complication after this procedure is a dorsal intercalated segment instability (DISI) deformity, which unfortunately developed here.

Despite multiple rounds of conservative care, the patient’s pain persisted. He came to me for a second opinion, and after reviewing his case, we elected to proceed with a scaphoidectomy and four-corner fusion.

The result? He recovered remarkably well — and was back on duty as a police officer just six weeks after surgery. 🚓💪






Wellness Wednesday 💉PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy isn’t just for pros—but it is used by some of the greatest.🏆 Tige...
08/07/2025

Wellness Wednesday 💉
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy isn’t just for pros—but it is used by some of the greatest.
🏆 Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant, Rafael Nadal, Stephen Curry, and Hines Ward all used PRP to recover faster and avoid surgery.

By using your body’s own healing cells, PRP can treat joint pain, tendon injuries, and chronic inflammation—naturally and effectively.
Whether you’re an athlete or just trying to stay active, PRP might be your game-changer.

DM me to learn more or schedule a consult.

Feeling low energy, brain fog, or stress? It might be your B vitamins.Methylated B vitamins are easier for your body to ...
07/31/2025

Feeling low energy, brain fog, or stress? It might be your B vitamins.
Methylated B vitamins are easier for your body to absorb—especially important if you have the MTHFR gene mutation. They support mood, energy, metabolism, and nerve health.

💊 I recommend high-quality, methylated formulas—check out my favorites.
👉 Follow my Linktree for a discount on Thorne supplements.

Fracture Friday🦴Today’s case: an intra-articular dorsally-angulated distal radius fracture.📉 Mechanism of injury: fall f...
07/18/2025

Fracture Friday
🦴Today’s case: an intra-articular dorsally-angulated distal radius fracture.

📉 Mechanism of injury: fall from height off a ladder — a classic high-energy mechanism that often results in comminution and joint involvement.

🛠️ Surgical plan: We discussed both volar and dorsal approaches given the dorsal angulation and articular involvement. Fortunately, we were able to achieve an excellent reduction and fixation through a volar approach.

🔩 Fixation: Treated with an arthrex volar locking plate, providing stable fixation across the joint surface.

✅ Outcome: Stable fixation, good alignment, and early motion protocol initiated.







Sometimes the most important surgery is the one you don’t perform.A simple delay in the OR uncovered a severe cardiac co...
07/17/2025

Sometimes the most important surgery is the one you don’t perform.

A simple delay in the OR uncovered a severe cardiac condition that would have made shoulder surgery life-threatening. This was a powerful reminder that in medicine, slowing down, reassessing, and listening closely can be just as critical as the procedure itself.

Not all arthritis is created equal.If your joints hurt, it could be osteoarthritis — the wear & tear from life, sports, ...
07/17/2025

Not all arthritis is created equal.
If your joints hurt, it could be osteoarthritis — the wear & tear from life, sports, and time. Or it might be rheumatoid arthritis — an autoimmune condition attacking your joints from the inside.

Knowing the difference is key — and the right diet, supplements, and strength training can help protect your joints no matter the cause.

I recommend clinically-backed support like curcumin, omega-3s, and collagen — all available through .
Trusted by physicians, third-party tested, and rooted in solid research.
👉 Click the link in my bio to explore the essentials.

👉 Swipe to learn the clinical signs, imaging differences, and treatment options for both.

Does grip strength = a longer life? 🧠🖐Not exactly — but it can tell us a lot about your overall health.Join us this Frid...
07/09/2025

Does grip strength = a longer life? 🧠🖐
Not exactly — but it can tell us a lot about your overall health.

Join us this Friday, July 11th from 5-7PM at Friday Night on White in Wake Forest!
We’ll be testing grip strength all evening at the OrthoNC tent on South White Street.
Swing by, squeeze hard, and learn why your grip says more about your health than you think 💪

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Raleigh, NC
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