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Hand

Hand
Wrist

Wrist
Elbow

Elbow

Welcome

Dr. Keith Raskin is a well-recognized hand surgeon in New York City, New York. He is a former Chief of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery at New York University School of Medicine.

Dr. Raskin received his MD degree at The George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed his internship in general surgery and residency in orthopaedic surgery at New York University School of Medicine. He then continued his training in hand and upper extremity surgery under the guidance of the faculty at Johns Hopkins University at The Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore Maryland.

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Medical
Conditions

  • Common Hand Conditions
  • Common Wrist Conditions
  • Common Elbow Conditions
  • Common Fractures
  • Dupuytrens Disease

  • Common Hand Conditions

    • Carpal Tunnel syndrome-Median Nerve Entrapment
    • Dupuytrens Disease
    • Finger fractures
    • Lacerations of tendons and nerves
    • Mallet Fingers
    • Thumb and finger arthritis
    • Trigger Fingers
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  • Common Wrist Conditions

    • DeQuervains Tenosynovitis (New Mom's Tendonitis)
    • Ganglion Cyst (Wrist Mass)
    • Lacerations of tendons and nerves
    • Wrist Arthritis
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  • Common Elbow Conditions

    • Biceps Tendon Tear at Elbow
    • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
    • Elbow Arthritis
    • Lateral Epicondylitis
    • Olecranon Bursitis (Elbow Bursitis)
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  • Common Fractures

    • Distal Radius Fracture
    • Finger fractures
    • Phalange or Metacarpal Fracture
    • Radial Head Fracture
    • Scaphoid Fracture
    • Thumb Fracture

  • Dupuytrens Disease

    • Dupuytren's Contracture is a condition involving abnormal thickening of the palmer fascia of the hand
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Surgery
Information

  • Surgical Facility Information
  • Pre-Operative Instructions
  • Post-Operative Instructions
  • Surgicare

    Surgicare of Manhattan

    Tel: 212-867-0609

    Bring Photo ID with you. Upon entering the building, check in with security then proceed to the elevators. Take elevators up to the 7th Floor, and check in with receptionists.

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  • Pre-Operative Instructions

    Pre-Operative Instructions

    Medical Clearance is typically NOT required unless otherwise specified by Dr. Raskin/Physician Assistant, Ashley Madsen. If medical clearance is required, it must be obtained within 30 days of your surgery date.

    You will be called by our office the day before surgery with the time of the procedures as well as the time to arrive at the surgical facility. If you do not hear from us by 4:30 pm, please call the office at 212-889-8600.

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  • Post-Operative Instructions

    Post-Operative Instructions

    ELEVATION Please keep your hand elevated above the level of your heart as much as possible for 1 week after your surgery this includes bedtime.

    You will receive a call from Ashley within 24-48 hours of your surgery to discuss the post operative plan, answer any questions, and schedule your follow up appointment. In case of an emergency at any time, call our office at (212) 889-8600.

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Testimonials

  • Words are inadequate to express our gratitude to you for your professionalism, courtesy, and prompt consideration. We’ve benefited tremendously from your kind and caring manner, and from your golden hands.

    S.P.

  • Thank you for restoring the function in my right arm that I thought was lost forever! We sincerely appreciate all you have done for me.

    C.G.

  • To a great surgeon and a compassionate man. Thank you for seeing me and not my age. You have given me back the sweetness in my life.

    A.I.

  • Endless thanks for your skill, care, and compassion. My wrist is getting better daily. It’s doing so well, it will be going to Harvard in the fall.

    S.K.

  • Thank you for a successful operation on my right elbow. Your humor in the pre-op room really relieved me and brightened my spirits.

    J.I.

Contact Us

Address

485 Madison Ave. 8th floor
New York, NY 10022

Between 51st and 52nd

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Tel:

Fax:

212-889-8600

212-685-2667

Please call the office during business hours Monday thru Thursday from 9:00 am until 4:30 pm for questions, concerns, and appointment scheduling.

To ensure a productive and efficient office visit, please bring any test results or applicable information with you, such as MRI scans/images, nerve conduction studies, or previous operative reports. Please be sure to bring with you both the reports and images.