
Dr. Check C. Kam M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Surgery of the Hand
1050 Se Monterey Rd Suite 400 Stuart FL, 34994Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Dr. Check Kam is a hand surgeon practicing in Stuart, FL. Dr. Kam specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
Univeristy of Virginia College of Arts and Sciences BS 2003
University of Virginia School of Medicine MD 2007
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details

Dr. Check C. Kam M.D.'s Expert Contributions
I have crooked fingers. Can they be corrected by a surgery?
It is safe for diabetics. The long-term risk for untreated carpal tunnel syndrome in the form of permanent nerve damage is likely far worse and also more common than the small incremental risk of infection with surgery. Infection risks are less than 1% in studies published looking at over thousands of cases. Hope this helps. Dr. Kam READ MORE
Recovery expectations for knuckle joint replacement
See the answer in my video below: https://www.facebook.com/southflaorthopaedics/videos/868832153286450/ Check C. Kam READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Orthopaedic case of the month: Painful lower-leg mass in a 76-year-old man.
- Comparison of 2 forearm reconstructions for longitudinal radioulnar dissociation: a cadaver study.
- Computer-assisted navigation for dorsal percutaneous scaphoid screw placement: a cadaveric study.
- Injectable Collagenase for the Treatment of Dupuytren Contracture: A Critical Analysis Review.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Orthopedic Surgery
Professional Memberships
- American Association for Hand Surgery
Fellowships
- Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center Hand and Upper Extremity 2013
Dr. Check C. Kam M.D.'s Practice location
South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
1050 Se Monterey Rd Suite 400 -Stuart, FL 34994Get Direction
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