Problems of the hand and
elbow may include nerve compression syndromes such as carpal tunnel syndrome;
degenerative or systemic arthritic conditions, traumatic injuries, tumors
and congenital deformities. Careful physical examination is essential, but
X-rays, electrical studies (EMG) and advanced imaging techniques such as
MRI may be required to complete the diagnosis. Many problems can be treated
with conservative care consisting of splinting and therapy. When indicated,
surgical procedures can be utilized to relieve pain, restore function and
strength or improve motion of the hand. Microsurgery may be an integral
part of the treatment plan.
Irfan Ahmed, MD is an orthopaedic hand surgeon at Rutgers North Jersey Orthopaedic Institute (NJOI) and is an associate professor of orthopedic surgery at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) specializing in hand, upper extremity and microvascular surgery who specializes in the treatment of the acutely injured arm and hand (fractures, tendon and nerve injuries). Dr. Ahmed completed a fellowship in hand surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center through Harvard Medical School. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery--as well as a general surgery internship--at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
He performs arthroscopic procedures for the wrist shoulder, and elbow as well as surgery for arthritis, nerve compression and congenital deformities. Dr. Ahmed also specializes in reconstructive surgeries of the upper extremity and is fellowship trained in the latest state of the art microsurgical techniques.
Dr. Ahmed's professional affiliations include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, the American Society for the Surgery of the Hand and the Parkistan Medical and Dental Council. He has also given back to the international community, providing orthopaedic hand surgery services to Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO), as well as volunteer work as a clinical instructor at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Uganda.
Michael Vosbikian, MD is an orthopaedic surgeon at Rutgers North Jersey Orthopaedic Institute (NJOI) and is an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) specializing in hand, upper extremity and microvascular surgery. Dr. Vosbikian is also the assistant program director for the residency and the director of the core orthopaedic curriculum for Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Vosbikian holds positions as an attending physician at University Hospital in Newark, NJ and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
Dr. Vosbikian is currently a member of the following professional societies:
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Society for Surgery of the Hand American Association for Hand Surgery AOTrauma North America He is also the recipient of several awards, including:
Everett J. Gordon Award for Clinical Achievement Philip Syng Physick Research Award (2015) Philip Syng Physick Research Award for (2013) Mark D. Chilton Award for Compassion through Care Jerome M. Cotler and Phillip J. Marrone Leadership Award Dr. Vosbikian has published a number of papers in peer-reviewed orthopaedic and hand surgery journals, as well as numerous textbook chapters. In addition, he has given invited lectures at local, regional and national meetings and has current research interests and projects that include:
Elbow, wrist, and hand biomechanics
Biomechanics of fracture constructs
Industrial accidents and workers’ safety Ballistics and gunshot-related injuries Brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injury and reconstruction
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