Dr. Raymond Wurapa is an orthopedic surgeon and hand surgeon who specializes in hand, wrist, and upper extremity surgery. He has unique expertise in managing post-traumatic reconstructions (fractures, joint pain, tendon, nerve, and soft tissue injuries), carpal tunnel and other neuropathies, arthritis, tendonitis, and other upper extremity conditions. He is credited with developing several surgical instruments including the Carpal Tunnel Retractor, Small Joint Compressor/Distractor, and Swivel Blade Retractor. Dr. Wurapa holds a patent for a wound irrigation basin and has contributed to the research in leading medical and orthopedic publications and textbooks.