Carol Meyer, MD, is a hand surgeon at Ochsner Health, treating patients in Jefferson and New Orleans, Louisiana. She specializes in conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, including Dupuytren’s disease, basilar thumb arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, tendon injuries, nerve compression syndromes and complex fractures, using both minimally invasive techniques and state-of-the-art surgical interventions to restore function and reduce pain. Dr. Meyer offers advanced surgical procedures, including the Touch thumb total joint arthroplasty, a cutting-edge technique that preserves the trapezium bone while restoring thumb strength, range of motion and function. She also performs comprehensive orthopedic surgery, hand and wrist reconstruction and personalized rehabilitation plans designed to improve strength, mobility and long-term outcomes.