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Dr. Ryan Karlstad, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
​Twin Cities Orthopedics

Education:
​                      Harvard University (B.A.)
                     The Johns Hopkins Medical School (MD)
                     The Mayo Clinic (Residency)
                      UCLA Medical Center (Fellowship)
Certifications:
                      Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
                      Subspecialty Certificate in Hand Surgery
​                      Subspecialty Certificate in Sports Medicine

Appointments:  1-800-423-1088

Dr. Karlstad's Medical Team  

(651) 351-2647

Physician Assistant:  Robert Poutre, PA
Clinical Assistant:  Lisa Lenarz
Clinical Assistant:  Sandy Guy
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome


A condition which exists when a nerve  gets compressed as it travels  through your wrist​

Arthritis at the base of the thumb
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​A condition which exists when degenerative changes occur to the joint at the base of the thumb

Dupuytren's Disease
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​A condition which exists when tissue contracts in your palm

Ganglion Cysts
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A condition which exists when a cyst forms on your wrist or finger joints
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​Wrist Fractures
(Distal Radius Fractures)


​​A condition which exists when you break the bones in or near your wrist.

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
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​A condition which exists when a nerve is compressed at your elbow

Trigger Finger
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​A condition which exists when tendon swelling causes catching or stiffness of the fingers

Dequervains Tendonitis

A condition in which tendons swell in your wrist.



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Rotator Cuff Tears
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​A condition which exists where a tendon that moves your shoulder is torn