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Ira G. Lown M.D., F.A.C.S.

Austin Hand Group is a resource for comprehensive treatment of the hand and wrist, including Consultations, Diagnostics, Treatment, Surgery and Therapy. Austin Hand Group is a private physician practice consisting of a fellowship trained hand surgeon and an Occupational Therapist specializing in the treatment of hand and wrist pain, trauma and chronic hand conditions. We provide in-house digital imaging, digital communications with major local imaging facilities, electronic medical records and billing, on-line and verbal communication with all major insurance carriers for benefits and eligibility services. Austin Hand Group is aiming to meet the quality and cost objectives for patients and the evolving healthcare industry.
Lisa Howard OTR

Lisa L. Howard, OTR

About Us

Austin Hand Group was founded in 2006 by Dr. Ira Lown and has since expanded to a 3,000 square foot facility in Westlake. We are located on Bee Cave Road near the intersection of Walsh Tarlton Lane. This location provides easy access from both Loop 1 and Capital of Texas Hwy, with plenty of free outside and reserved covered parking. Austin Hand Group now offers a full time, on-site Occupational Therapist, Lisa Howard, OTR. Austin Hand Group strives to stay "green" by minimizing paper use, and utilizing electronic communication, documentation, and digital X-Rays that do not require chemical processing.

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Dr. Ira Lown MD Hand Surgeon
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Ira G. Lown, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Ira Lown is licensed in the State of Texas, Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery and an Orthopaedic Hand Fellowship-trained hand surgeon. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and has earned a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas, Austin and his medical doctorate at the University of Texas - Houston Medical School and continued his residency training at Mt. Sinai (Cabrini) in New York, NY. His Orthopaedic Hand Fellowship was with world-renowed hand surgeon and author of "The Wrist," H. Kirk Watson, M.D. Texas native, Dr. Lown resides and works in the beautiful Austin area where he spends time with his wife and three children. He enjoys golf, sailing, skiing, and UT football.

Dr. Lown treats a variety of hand and wrist issues. Click HERE for detailed explanations.

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Lisa L. Howard, OTR

Lisa Howard OTR

Lisa is a licensed occupational therapist who provides 25 years of valuable OT Hand and Wrist experience to patients at Austin Hand Group. She received her Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman's University. She is a member of the Texas Occupational Therapy Association, and the American Society of Hand Therapists. Lisa has shared her knowledge and experience by contributing to journals and textbooks. She treats patients with elbow, wrist, and hand issues. She accepts current Austin Hand Group patients as well as outside referrals. Lisa offers special early morning hours to accommodate her patients starting at 6:00 a.m. She enjoys playing tennis, piano, reading, and college football.

Publications

Occupational Hand & Upper Extremity Injuries & Diseases, 2nd edition, by Morton L. Kasdan. "Occupational Therapy and the Management of Cumulative Trauma Disorder," Chapter 9 contributed to by Lisa L. Howard, OTR and Jane V. Derebery, MD.

Injuries and Rehabilitation of the Upper Extremity, State of the Art Reviews by Jane V. Derebery, MD, and Morton L. Kasdan, MD. "Management of the Painful Arm: Cumulative Trauma Revisited," contributed to by Lisa L. Howard, OTR and Jane V. Derebery, MD.

Lisa assists patients with:

post-operative hand therapy

therapeutic exercises

scar management

home exercise programs

- traumatic hand injury therapy

- custom hand splints/braces

- wound care

- patient education

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3345 BEE CAVE RD Suite 101

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OUR OFFICE IS LOCATEDAT 3345 BEE CAVE ROADNEAR THE INTERSECTIONOF WALSH TARLTON.

FROM 360/CAPITAL OF TX HWY NORTH :

Turn left onto Bee Cave Rd

3345 will be on your right just before Walsh Tarlton Rd

FROM 360/CAPITAL OF TX HWY SOUTH :

Turn Right onto Walsh Tarlton Rd

Turn Left onto Bee Cave Rd

3345 will be on your immediate left

FROM LOOP 1/MOPAC HWY:

Take FM 2244 W exit towards Rollingwood/Westlake Hills

Turn West onto Bee Cave Rd

3345 will be on your left just after Walsh Tarlton Rd

Education

Arthritis of the Base of the Thumb
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
DeQuarvains Tendonitis
Dupuytrens Disease
Extensor Tendon Injuries
Flexor Tendon Injuries
Ganglion Cysts
Hand Fractures
Keinbocks Disease
Nerve Injuries
Osteoarthritis of the Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand
Scaphoid Fractures
Tennis Elbow
Thumb Sprains
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fractures
Wrist Sprains
EN ESPANOL

Hand Fractures

WHAT IS A FRACTURE?The hand is made up of many bones that form its supporting framework. This frame acts as a point of attachment for the muscles that make the wrist and fingers move. A fracture occurs when enough force is applied to a bone to break it. When this happens, there is pain, swelling, and decreased use of the injured part. Many people think that a fracture is different from a break, but they are the same (see Figure 1). Fractures may be simple with the bone pieces aligned and stable. Other fractures are unstable and the bone fragments tend to displace or shift. Some fractures occur in the shaft (main body) of the bone, others break the joint surface. Comminuted fractures (bone is shattered into many pieces) usually occur from a high energy force and are often unstable. An open (compound) fracture occurs when a bone fragment breaks through the skin. There is some risk of infection with compound fractures.HOW DOES IT AFFECT THE HAND?Fractures often take place in the hand. A fracture may cause pain, stiffness, and loss of movement. Some fractures will cause an obvious deformity, such as a crooked finger, but many fractures do not. Because of the close relationship of bones to ligaments and tendons, the hand may be stiff and weak after the fracture heals. Fractures that involve joint surfaces may lead to early arthritis in those involved joints.HOW ARE THEY TREATED?Medical evaluation and x-rays are usually needed so that your doctor can tell if there is a fracture and to help determine the treatment. Depending upon the type of fracture, your hand surgeon may recommend one of several treatment methods.A splint or cast may be used to treat a fracture that is not displaced, or to protect a fracture that has been set. Some displaced fractures may need to be set and then held in place with wires or pins without making an incision. This is called closed reduction and internal fixation.Other fractures may need surgery to set the bone (open reduction). Once the bone fragments are set, they are held together with pins, plates, or screws (see Figure 2) Fractures that disrupt the joint surface (articular fractures) usually need to be set more precisely to restore the joint surface as smooth as possible. On occasion, bone may be missing or be so severely crushed that it cannot be repaired. In such cases, a bone graft may be necessary. In this procedure, bone is taken from another part of the body to help provide more stability.Fractures that have been set may be held in place by an "external fixator," a set of metal bars outside the body attached to pins which are placed in the bone above and below the fracture site, in effect keeping it in traction until the bone heals.Once the fracture has enough stability, motion exercises may be started to try to avoid stiffness. Your hand surgeon may determine when the fracture is sufficiently stable.WHAT TYPES OF RESULTS CAN I EXPECT?Perfect alignment of the bone on x-ray is not always necessary to get good function. A bony lump may appear at the fracture site as the bone heals and is known as a "fracture callus." This functions as a "spot weld." This is a normal healing process and the lump usually gets smaller over time. Problems with fracture healing include stiffness, shift in position, infection, slow healing, or complete failure to heal. Smoking has been shown to slow fracture healing. Fractures in children occasionally affect future growth of that bone. You can lessen the chances of complication by carefully following your hand surgeon's advice during the healing process and before returning to work or sports activities. A hand therapy program 'with splints and exercises may be recommended by your physician to speed and improve the recovery process.
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AUSTIN HAND GROUP

512.327.HAND (4263)512.327.4265 fax3345 Bee Cave Road, Suite 101Austin, Texas 78746