DepartmentsOrthopedic SurgeryLocationRochester, MinnesotaLanguagesEnglishExisting patientsSend a secure message via patient portal Biographical summaryCourtney Carlson Strother, M.D., is an orthopedic hand surgeon with special interest in peripheral nerve injuries, hand and wrist arthritis, and traumatic injuries to the hand and wrist. Her clinical focus includes: Providing comprehensive evaluation and surgical management of hand and wrist arthritis. Upper extremity reconstruction in patients with peripheral nerve injuries or compressive nerve injuries. Expertise in the management of complex upper extremity bone, soft tissue, and nerve injuries. Promoting wide awake hand surgery in an efficient, comfortable manner for patients. Conditions treatedArthritisAvascular necrosisBrachial plexus injuryBroken armBroken handBroken wristCarpal tunnel syndromeCubital tunnel syndromede Quervain's tenosynovitisGanglion cystGrowth plate fractureHand massNerve entrapmentPeripheral nerve injuryPeripheral neuropathyScaphoid fractureScaphoid nonunionSeptic arthritisTendinitisTrigger fingerUlnar wrist painWrist ligament injuryWrist pain Procedures performedArthroplastyArthroscopyBone graft surgeryBrachial plexus reconstructionBrachial plexus surgeryCarpal tunnel surgeryFinger reattachmentHand fracture treatmentJoint replacement surgeryLimb deformity correctionNerve decompressionNerve graftNerve reconstructionNerve transferNonunion surgeryTendon transferWrist arthroscopyWrist fracture treatmentWrist fusionWrist ligament reconstructionWrist reconstructionWrist replacement InterestsPeripheral nerve surgeryWide awake hand surgeryManagement of fracture nonunions and limb deformities following traumaTreatment of arthritis in the wrist and hand Mayo Clinic locations Rochester, Minnesota Driving directions More info Billing & insurance Accessibility services Education2024Fellowship - Hand SurgeryOrthoCarolina2023ResidentOrthopedic Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2018MD - Research Distinction TrackCarver College of Medicine, University of Iowa2013BS - Bachelor of Science, Human Physiology with High DistinctionUniversity of IowaShow more education Activities and honorsProfessional memberships2021 - presentMemberAmerican Society for Surgery of the Hand2020 - presentMemberMid-America Orthopaedic Association2018 - presentMemberMinnesota Medical Society2017 - presentMemberAlpha Omega Honor Medical Society2017 - presentMemberAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsShow more professional membershipsPublicationsSee my publications Biographical summaryConditions treatedProcedures performedInterestsMayo Clinic locationsEducationActivities and honors Request an appointment PST-20573082 Doctors & Medical Staff Carlson Strother, Courtney R. M.D.