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Brent Bickel, M.D.
Hand & Upper Extremity
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Dr. Brent Bickel is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with additional fellowship training in the specialty of hand, elbow, and shoulder.
Dr. Bickel has extensive experience in treating common conditions of the hand and arm, including: carpal tunnel syndrome, tendon injuries, arthritis of the hand and wrist, tennis elbow, and fracture care.
Dr. Brent Bickel is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with additional fellowship training in the specialty of hand, elbow, and shoulder. Dr. Bickel has extensive experience in treating common conditions of the hand and arm, including: carpal tunnel syndrome, tendon injuries, arthritis of the hand and wrist, tennis elbow, and fracture care.
Dr. Bickel received his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic residency at Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus Ohio, and then continued his training at the Cleveland Clinic in a combined hand/upper extremity fellowship.
Dedicated to his community, Dr. Bickel has volunteered for Lifeline of Ohio and a smoking cessation program in Central Ohio schools. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Ohio Orthopaedic Society, and The American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Bickel has presented at conferences and contributed to medical journals on topics such as nerve and ligament repair, wrist arthritis, and tumors of the hand and wrist.
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Commonly Treated Conditions
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome | Ulnar Neuropathy
- Finger Fractures
- Hand and Wrist Arthritis
- Hand Fractures
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
- Tennis Elbow – Lateral Epicondylitis
Commonly Performed Procedures
Clinic Location
Surgery Locations
Education
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Undergraduate :
University of Dayton -
Medical School:
The Ohio State University College of Medicine -
Orthopedic Residency:
Mount Carmel Health System -
Fellowship:
Hand Surgery, Cleveland Clinic -
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Titles, Honors & Awards
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Awards
Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Associations
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Ohio Orthopedic Society (OOS)
- Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA)
- The American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
Research & Teaching
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Research
Presenter at top associations including AANA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see an orthopedic specialist?
Consider seeing an orthopedic specialist when pain persists, limits your movement or interferes with daily activities. A specialist can identify the cause and discuss surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Traumatic bone or joint injuries caused by an accident or fall may require immediate orthopedic trauma and fracture care.
What is the difference between an orthopedic surgeon and a sports medicine physician?
An orthopedic surgeon treats conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons and can perform surgery when necessary. Sports medicine focuses on preventing and rehabilitating activity-related injuries.
Orthopedic ONE’s sports medicine program includes primary care sports medicine physicians, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers and physical therapists. The right provider depends on the condition and whether surgical expertise may be needed.
How do I know if I have a rotator cuff tear?
Lingering shoulder pain or pain that keeps you awake at night may be a sign of a rotator cuff tear, particularly in adults over 40. Tendinitis, bursitis, arthritis and shoulder impingement can also cause pain, so an orthopedic shoulder specialist should determine the underlying cause.
Can physical therapy help me avoid surgery?
Yes. Physical therapy is often a first-line treatment for musculoskeletal pain and injuries. A treatment plan may include therapeutic exercise, manual treatment, pain-relief techniques, activity changes and injury-prevention education.
For some patients with osteoarthritis, physical therapy and other conservative treatments may help delay or avoid joint-replacement surgery. Learn more about Orthopedic ONE’s approach to joint preservation.