Same day appointments available with Dr. Knight in Southlake and Dallas.
Dr. John T. Knight is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, fellowship trained in hand and upper extremity surgery. The hand, the wrist and the elbow are what we treat.
You can book online any time, 7 days a week.
Interactive tool Choose an arm, point to the spot that hurts and tick your symptoms. The tool lists the conditions Dr. Knight looks at first.
Dr. Knight has appeared in numerous episodes of the national Doctors TV show discussing common hand and wrist problems.
The Hand and Wrist Institute has treated numerous elite and professional athletes. Here are few of their stories.
Dr. Knight has appeared on CNN, The Doctors TV, Good Morning America, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Forbes, The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, Oxygen network and more. See the dated record of those appearances
The nine we see most often. Every one has its own page, written for patients. If what you have is not here, call (817) 382-6789 and we will tell you whether it is ours to treat.
The presentation of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome’s symptoms varies from person to person, but almost always includes wrist pain.
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Tendons attach the bones in the hand to muscles in the forearm, allowing motion.
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A ganglion cyst is a soft-to-firm, round growth located on the wrist joint.
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Cubital tunnel syndrome is compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow.
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Tendons are thick, rope-like structures that connect bone to muscles to allow movement.
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Wrist fractures, more commonly referred to as broken wrists, are a very common occurrence.
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Hand fractures account for about 19% of all breaks.
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Basal thumb arthritis is a type of osteoarthritis affecting the base of the thumb at the carpometacarpal joint.
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Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition in which the fingers of the hand bend in towards the palm.
Read about this →Three steps, one appointment. You do not need a diagnosis to book.
Tell us where it hurts, what set it off and what you have already tried. Bring any imaging or notes from another doctor.
A hands on exam of the hand, the wrist and the nerve. X-rays are available in both offices when needed, and you look at them with Dr. Knight the same visit. If the exam points to something an X-ray will not show, he will arrange the right test and tell you where it is done.
What we think is wrong, what the options are, and which one we would start with. Conservative treatment comes first wherever it fits the case.
One surgeon sees every patient, at every office.
Every condition page on this site is written for patients and prepared for Dr. Knight's review before it is published, and the review date is shown at the top of the page. When guidance changes, the page is updated and the date moves.
Hand, wrist and elbow are what we treat, and the same surgeon sees you at every visit.
The hand, the wrist and the elbow are all we treat.
Dr. Knight sees every patient himself, in Southlake and in Dallas.
Same day appointments are often available at both offices.
Call (817) 382-6789 and we will tell you the first opening.
X-rays are taken in both our Southlake and Dallas offices and you review them with Dr. Knight minutes later.
Read about individual hand, wrist and elbow conditions in our condition directory.
Dr. Knight operates at Legent Surgical Hospital in Plano.
When you’re dealing with a hand or wrist injury, you need specialized care. Our team at The Hand and Wrist Institute is uniquely focused on this part of your anatomy. We dedicate all our resources to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of the hand, wrist, and upper extremities.
The human hand is a complex construction that facilitates typing, driving, eating, cooking, cleaning, and more. Without functioning hands and wrists, it’s difficult, if not impossible, to carry out essential activities of daily living, not to mention the many pleasurable tasks you do with your hands, such as creating music and art. Working with a skilled hand, wrist and elbow surgeon is crucial if you’re experiencing an injury, illness, or other condition that’s affecting your hands.
At The Hand and Wrist Institute, we provide expert care for this specialized area. The hand is comprised of 27 bones, 27 joints, 34 muscles, and more than 100 ligaments and tendons. We craft a personalized treatment plan for you based on your unique anatomy, lifestyle, and needs.
When you choose The Hand and Wrist Institute, you’ll receive expert care. We will tell you what we think is wrong and what your options are.
Surgeon John T. Knight provides skillful solutions for hand, wrist and elbow conditions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Dr. Knight is passionate about providing specialized care for the intricate anatomy of the upper extremities. Intrigued by the precision, focus, and skill required for these surgeries, Dr. Knight has dedicated his entire practice to this one area of the body.
His extensive experience includes work with nearly every upper extremity condition you can experience.
Dr. Knight is committed to providing prompt services, attentive solutions, and compassionate care. If you’re looking for a doctor who will schedule an appointment soon and take the time to listen, our practice is the right destination for you.
We offer targeted treatments that are custom-built around your needs. This often begins with a nonsurgical approach, progressing to more complex surgical treatment when needed. Some of the procedures that we perform include:
At The Hand and Wrist Institute, we treat a wide range of conditions impacting the upper extremities. From common ailments to rare injuries, we can offer a skilled solution for any issue. In the United States, there have been 2.6 million hand and wrist injuries annually over the last few years, making this the third most common type of work-related injury. Get knowledgeable care from The Hand and Wrist Institute to help you recover from injuries and other hand and wrist conditions.
Throwing up your hands is often your first defense mechanism when you’re in danger. That’s why your hands frequently suffer from cuts, burns, sprains, and strains. Extreme force can even lead to hand fractures. Your hands may also suffer from overuse, as in the case of trigger finger, gamekeeper’s thumb, or mommy thumb. We can treat these conditions and others, including cysts, tumors, and infections. Trust us with the delicate care of your hands.
Your wrists are made up of eight bones and a complex arrangement of joints, tendons, nerves, and blood vessels. Wrist injuries can cause pain up your arm or down into your hand. Wrist injuries can range from a mild sprain to a severe fracture. The wrist is also susceptible to swelling and compression in areas such as the ulnar tunnel, radial tunnel, and carpal tunnel. Dr. Knight offers expert care for wrist pain to help you find relief from your discomfort and regain your range of motion.
Visit the Injuries and Syndromes section of our site for informative articles on the various wrist, hand and arm injuries and conditions. Remember that a doctor will need to diagnose your condition.
We have 2 convenient locations, so you don’t have to travel far to find the care you need. You can schedule your initial visit at any of our office locations. We currently have offices in Southlake and Dallas, Texas.
Our surgical procedures take place at Legent Hospital in Plano, Texas. Our convenient, central location is easily accessible for patients throughout Dallas and the surrounding areas. Legent Hospital maintains some of the most advanced technology in the region. Their surgical center is fully equipped for hand and wrist surgeries, offering both inpatient and perioperative services.
One surgeon, and you see him at whichever office suits you. Surgery is done at Legent Surgical Hospital in Plano.
Open weekdays. You can book online any time, 7 days a week.
X-rays on site
Open Tuesdays. You can book online any time, 7 days a week.
X-rays on site
Open until Tuesday 22 September, its last day here. Our new Plano office opens Tuesday 29 September.
Opening Tuesday 29 September, then Tuesdays. Call us for the hours.
X-rays on site
This office takes over from our Dallas office on Tuesday 29 September. It is on the same street as Legent Surgical Hospital in Plano, where Dr. Knight already operates.
The questions people ask in the room, answered in the first paragraph, with Dr. Knight's own recorded words and the sources behind the rest.
Most people with carpal tunnel syndrome do not need surgery.
Not always.
Carpal tunnel release is done under anesthesia, so you do not feel the surgery itself.
All of the questions we answer
Patients travel to us from across the United States, and we see patients from right across the Dallas and Fort Worth area, including Grapevine, Colleyville, Keller, Trophy Club and Westlake, North Richland Hills and Frisco. Patients also come to us from Plano, Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving, Arlington and Denton. There is no office in the linked cities, and each of those pages says which of our offices serves it and how the drive runs. Facts about this practice
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Jenny Davis
I had a great experience with Dr. Knight. It was easy to get an appointment, and I didn't have long waits for X-rays or to see the doctor. Dr. Knight took the time to explain everything in detail in a way that was easy to understand.
Google review, Southlake office
Ann Gavin
Fantastic experience! Dr. Knight is so knowledgeable, personable, and timely! His office staff are also very kind. I was able to be seen quickly, treated the day of, and recovered well. Thank you hand ans wrist institute!
Google review, Dallas office
Sandra Smith
Thoroughly impressed that you were able to give me a next day appointment. I drove the 2 1/2 hours to get to your Southlake office.
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Sonya D. Crockett
Dr. Knight is the BEST! Everything went smooth from beginning to end. The staff delivered exceptional customer service, return calls prompty and always engage as if you are their number one customer. If felt great knowing I was under the care of a man of faith.
Google review, Dallas office
Reviews are reproduced exactly as they appear on Google, including the reviewers' own spelling, and were read on 2 September 2026. Where Google shortened a review, the quote stops at the last complete sentence it showed.
Have your card in front of you and call (817) 382-6789. We check your benefits before your visit rather than after it.
Booking help
Yes, at both our Southlake and Dallas offices. X-rays are taken when they are needed and you look at them with Dr. Knight the same visit. If you need an MRI or other advanced imaging, it is done at an imaging facility a few blocks from the Southlake office and the results come back to Dr. Knight.
Your photo ID, your insurance card, a list of the medicines you take, and any X-rays, scans or notes from another doctor about this hand or wrist. Older imaging is still worth bringing, so bring the scan from five years ago if it is of this hand. If the injury happened at work, bring the claim number and your employer’s contact.
Most patients book with us directly. Some insurance plans require a referral from your primary care doctor before they will cover a specialist visit, so it is worth checking your plan. Call (817) 382-6789 and we will help you work out what your plan needs.
We take most major plans, including Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare, Medicare and Medicare Advantage, Tricare and workers’ compensation. Plans change, so call (817) 382-6789 with your card and we will verify your benefits before your visit.
Same day appointments are often available at both offices. Call (817) 382-6789 and we will tell you the first opening in Southlake and in Dallas, or book yourself online.
After hours a call goes to our new patient voicemail and our team picks it up the next working day. Our phones are also staffed at the weekend, and you can book online at any hour, 7 days a week. If something is urgent, say so in the message and we will get it to Dr. Knight.
These are our own patient videos. Each one opens on its own page. Transcripts are included where available.
Meet Dr. John Knight (2014 recording) 2:08 with a transcript 
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? 4:22 with a transcript 
Open or endoscopic carpal tunnel release, what is the difference? 4:04 with a transcript Dr. Knight discusses Trigger Thumb surgery on the Doctors TV show 4:56 with a transcript Nothing loads from YouTube until you press play. Transcripts are included where available. See all of our patient videos
You do not need a diagnosis to book. Bring us the hand, and getting the diagnosis right is the part we do.
Pick a time on Dr. Knight's schedule and confirm it yourself, any time of day, 7 days a week. This is how we prefer patients to book.
Book online with Dr. KnightNot every appointment we have is shown online.
Tell us what hurts and we will tell you the first opening at either office.
(817) 382-6789Answered in office hours and at the weekend. Out of hours, leave a message and our team picks it up the next working day.
If the times shown online do not suit you, or you have a question before booking, call our team. Not every appointment is shown online.
Leave your name, your number and the reason for your visit and our team will call you back.
If this is an emergency, call 911.
