Hand Surgeon Missouri

Hand Surgeon Missouri Dr. Bodavula is an expert surgeon for children + adults with injuries of the hand + upper extremity.

07/17/2025

Why Dr. Bodavula Is the Top Choice for Endoscopic Cubital Tunnel Surgery in St. Louis

When it comes to expert care for ulnar nerve compression, also known as cubital tunnel syndrome, precision and experience matter. For patients in the St. Louis area seeking minimally invasive relief from this often-debilitating condition, Dr. Bodavula stands out as the premier hand surgeon specializing in endoscopic cubital tunnel release.

What Is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?
Cubital tunnel syndrome occurs when the ulnar nerve—commonly known as the "funny bone" nerve—is compressed at the elbow. This can lead to numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand, particularly in the ring and pinky fingers. When conservative treatments like bracing or physical therapy fail, surgery is often the next step.

The Advantage of Endoscopic Release
Traditional open surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome involves a larger incision and longer recovery time. In contrast, endoscopic cubital tunnel release is a minimally invasive procedure using a small camera and specialized instruments to relieve pressure on the ulnar nerve with less tissue disruption.

Benefits of the endoscopic technique include:

Smaller incision

Faster recovery

Less post-operative pain

Reduced scarring

Dr. Bodavula: Expertise You Can Trust
Dr. Bodavula is widely recognized in the St. Louis region for his advanced training and exceptional outcomes in hand and upper extremity surgery. What sets him apart is not only his surgical skill but also his commitment to patient-centered care.

Why choose Dr. Bodavula for endoscopic cubital tunnel release?

Fellowship-trained hand surgeon with deep expertise in nerve decompression techniques

Among the few in the region offering endoscopic treatment for cubital tunnel syndrome

Proven track record of successful outcomes with high patient satisfaction

Uses the latest techniques and technologies to minimize recovery time

Known for clear communication, compassion, and personalized care

Serving the Greater St. Louis Area
Whether you're dealing with chronic numbness in your hand or experiencing pain that disrupts your daily life, Dr. Bodavula provides cutting-edge care backed by years of specialized training. Patients across the St. Louis area—including St. Charles, Chesterfield, and surrounding communities—trust him for expert evaluation and effective surgical treatment.

01/10/2025

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10/31/2024

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Animal bites to the hand are a common occurrence that can lead to serious complications if not treated properly.Call Dr....
04/26/2024

Animal bites to the hand are a common occurrence that can lead to serious complications if not treated properly.

Call Dr. Bodavula's office 636-373-9882

04/26/2024

If you have pain in your fingers, hand, wrist or arm, or if you have other upper-extremity related concerns, you may want to consult a hand surgeon.

Please call our office at 636-373-9882

04/26/2024

What Is A Hand Surgeon?

A qualified hand specialist is trained to diagnose and treat all problems related to these different structures in the hand, wrist, and forearm.

The hand is a unique area of the human body that is made up of bone, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, skin, and blood vessels. These elements must all be in good working order for the hand to function well.

The relationship between all these structures is delicate and refined. An injury or disease can affect any or all of these structures and impair the use of the hand.

A hand surgeon has received additional specialized training in the treatment of hand problems beyond their board certified specialty training in orthopaedic surgery, plastic surgery, or general surgery. To become a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, a full year of such additional training is required, as is the passage of a rigorous certifying examination.

Many hand specialists also have expertise with problems of the elbow, arm, and shoulder. Some treat only children, some treat only adults, and some treat both. Common problems treated include:

Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tennis elbow
Wrist pain
Sports injuries of the hand and wrist
Fractures of the hand, wrist, and forearm
Trigger finger
Other problems treated can include arthritis, nerve and tendon injuries, and congenital limb differences (birth defects). Not all problems treated by a hand surgeon need surgery. They often recommend non-surgical treatments, such as medication, splints, therapy, or injections

04/26/2024

About Hand Surgery
Our hands serve many purposes. Hands help us eat, dress, write, earn a living, create art and do many other activities. To accomplish these tasks and activities, our hands require sensation and movement, such as joint motion, tendon gliding and muscle contraction.

When a problem takes place in the hand, care must be given to all the different types of tissues that make function of the hand possible. Hand surgeons are specifically trained to give that care:

Hand surgery is the field of medicine that deals with problems of the hand, wrist and forearm.
Hand surgeons care for these problems without surgery, and they are specially trained to operate when necessary.
Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems.
Hand surgeons are orthopedic, plastic or general surgeons who have additional training in surgery of the hand.

Injured on the job? Call our office today and schedule your appointment with our work comp coordinator.
02/09/2024

Injured on the job? Call our office today and schedule your appointment with our work comp coordinator.

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5600 Mexico Road
Saint Peters, MO
63376

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