Welcome to Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates (GPOA), Pittsburgh’s oldest continuously-operating orthopaedic surgical associates. Our goal is to provide compassionate orthopaedic care to patients of all ages for an extensive variety of conditions.
GPOA’s approach to care involves using state-of-the-art technology to keep our treatment effective and cutting-edge, no matter your condition. We also strive to make our care as minimally-invasive as possible: this means we’ll never insist on surgery if there is a less invasive alternative, and we’re always applying the latest technology and surgical techniques to minimize recovery time, cost, and post-surgical pain.
Dr Ridenour took the time to explain my injury, give details of treatment options and answer all my questions. He was patient and kind, which put me at ease as this was our first interaction. He thoroughly explained my injury from a medical standpoint, plus his understanding of how it impacts daily life and psyche was greatly appreciated.
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J Stone
Apr 5, 2026
5.0
Short wait time. Nice man.
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Herb Higginbotham
Mar 26, 2026
5.0
Everyone is courteous and deficient while options are explained in detail
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Nasrin Lajmiri
Mar 14, 2026
5.0
Doctor Thomas is on of the best doctors I have ever known. He took care of the pain and discomfort I had in my knee. I feel so much better. Thank you Doctor Thomas for your excellent care.
JM
john markovitch
Mar 14, 2026
5.0
Doctor Kelly has it addressed all my concerns about my shoulder? And as soon as I get a little better, he's going to do a surgery on my shoulder.I would recommend him to everyone
Some of the most common surgical procedures we perform on hands, wrists and upper extremities at GPOA include:
Trigger Finger Release
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
DeQuervain’s Release
Ganglion Excision
Fracture Surgery
Ligament Repair
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
Biceps Tendon Repairs
Ulnar Nerve Decompression
Wrist and Elbow Arthroscopy
Arthritis Reconstructions of the Elbow, Wrist, and Hand
Do I need physical therapy or rehab after a procedure?
Yes! Post-surgical rehab is a vital step for anyone that has had a surgical procedure on the hand, wrist or upper extremities. Fortunately, the physicians at Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates are equipped to provide you with all the support you’ll need to make a full recovery, every step of the way.
What can I do at home to speed up my recovery process?
Alongside your usual physical therapy, we strongly recommend that you perform exercises at home, as directed by your surgeon. Tennis elbow stretches are especially important for recovering your full range of motion after elbow surgery. Your specialist can help direct you in performing lateral epicondylitis tennis elbow rehabilitation as part of your post-surgery routine.
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