Occupational Therapy/Hand Therapy

Patty Shimko, Occupational Therapist
I have been practicing in the specialized area of Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopedics for 14 years. I have extensive experience treating shoulder diagnoses ranging from rotator cuff tears, repairs, impingement, shoulder instability, humeral fractures, and shoulder replacements. I also treat repetitive injuries of the upper extremity including tendonitis, compression neuropathies and fractures.

I have lectured extensively on numerous topics ranging from the shoulder to the wrist and hand at local and regional levels.

I have co-authored articles related to Callus Distraction Lengthening on the Hand and Upper Extremity along with other articles on various diagnoses related to the wrist and hand. I have participated in research on wrist fractures and pediatric function after digit lengthening.

I am actively involved in student education and supervision.

I am a 1992 graduate of Cleveland State University with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy