Ram Palti

Orthopedic Surgeon | Hand & Upper Limb Specialist

Department:

Hand Surgery Unit, Sheba Medical Center

Professional Summary

Dr. Ram (Rami) Palti is a leading Israeli orthopedic and hand surgeon with over 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in advanced reconstructive procedures of the hand and upper limb, with a particular focus on congenital anomalies in children and complex microsurgical interventions.

Dr. Palti is internationally trained and recognized for his expertise in restoring function in challenging cases involving nerve injuries, tendon reconstruction, and deformity correction. His approach combines precision microsurgery with functional rehabilitation to achieve optimal long-term outcomes.

Areas of Expertise

Congenital hand deformities in children (including syndactyly and symbrachydactyly)

Microsurgery and peripheral nerve reconstruction

Hand and wrist surgery

Tendon transfer and reconstruction

Treatment of upper limb paralysis

Arthroscopic procedures of the hand and wrist

Management of traumatic hand injuries (bone and soft tissue)

Burn-related hand reconstruction

Education & International Training

MD, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel

Residency in Orthopedics, Sheba Medical Center

Fellowship in Upper Extremity Surgery, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases

Fellowship in Hand, Elbow & Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital

Advanced training in congenital upper limb deformities, Westmead Children’s Hospital

Clinical & Advisory Roles

Certified medical expert for the Israeli National Insurance Institute (disability and mobility assessment)

Consultant to the Rehabilitation Department of the Israeli Ministry of Defense

Expert medical advisor for legal and governmental institutions in Israel

Key Strengths

Extensive experience in complex reconstructive hand surgery

International training in leading centers across the USA and Australia

Strong focus on functional restoration rather than purely cosmetic outcomes

Multidisciplinary approach combining surgery and rehabilitation

Conditions Treated

Congenital hand anomalies

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Ulnar nerve compression

Dupuytren’s contracture

Trigger finger

Hand fractures and trauma

Complex tendon injuries

Why Patients Choose Dr. Palti

Expertise in rare and complex pediatric hand conditions

Personalized surgical planning for each patient

Proven outcomes in restoring hand function

Experience with both adult and pediatric patients