The Hand Center at MMI combines board certified orthopaedic surgeons and certified hand therapists' collaborative approach to get you back to the activities you love. When surgery is required, for most procedures Dr. Nesbitt Silon and Dr. Horton utilize minimally invasive techniques that lead to an easier, faster recovery with an earlier return to work and activities. Injury and chronic pain can be treated with minimally invasive techniques and approaches that effect less tissues, reducing pain and speeding recovery.



Hand Therapy - Hand therapy is a specialized practice that requires the hand specialist to have at least five years' experience, more than 4,000 hours of direct hand therapy training, and successful completion of the hand Certified Hand Therapy exam. It is a highly sought-after discipline, and MMI is fortunate to have six Certified Hand Therapists who work closely with our hand surgeons and physician assistants to bring the most comprehensive treatment for hand and upper extremity injuries in the Frederick area.

Conditions Treated:

• Tendon & Nerve Injuries
• Fractures, Dislocations, & Strains
• Overuse Injuries
• Amputations
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Arthritis
• Tendonitis
• Post-Surgical Tendon & Nerve Repairs
• Traumatic Upper Extremity Injuries
• Hand Contractures
• Soft Tissue Injuries