Dr. Tyson Cobb, MD

Expert Publications

• Acute pancreatitis associated with ketoprofen.
• Effects of dietary stearic acid on plasma cholesterol levels.
• Arthroscopic distal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis.
• Endoscopic cubital tunnel recurrence rates.
• Endoscopic cubital tunnel release.
• Wrong site surgery-where are we and what is the next step?
• Arthroscopic Resection Arthroplasty of the Radial Column for SLAC Wrist.
• Long-term follow-up of osteochondral autologous transplantation in the metacarpophalangeal joints.
• Long-Term Outcome of Arthroscopic Resection Arthroplasty With or Without
• Endoscopic Fascia Release for Forearm Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome: Case Report and Surgical Technique.
• Externally applied forces to the palm increase carpal tunnel pressure.
• Effect of lumbrical muscle incursion within the carpal tunnel on carpal tunnel pressure: a cadaveric study.
• Pressure dynamics of the carpal tunnel and flexor compartment of the forearm.
• Lumbrical muscle incursion into the carpal tunnel during finger flexion.
• Late correction of malunited intercondylar humeral fractures. Intra-articular osteotomy and tricortical bone grafting.

Media Releases

Get to know Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Tyson K. Cobb, who serves patients in Iowa.

A pioneer, and one of the world’s leading experts in the use of minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder, Dr. Cobb offers the highest quality care by staying up-to-date on the latest advancements. He has office  locations in Davenport and Clinton, Iowa.

With his years of education, experience, and research, Dr. Cobb has helped patients from all over the world, focusing on highly-specialized treatments for various conditions of the hands and upper extremities. He has devoted ample time towards developing and perfecting minimally-invasive surgical techniques that allow patients to return to work and normal activities much sooner than traditional surgical methods for many ailments, including rotator cuff tears, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, fractures, ligament injuries, and more.

Before embarking on his professional journey, Dr. Cobb graduated with his medical degree from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Lubbock in 1991. After graduation, he completed his Orthopaedic surgery  residency and earned his Master of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences at the renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. Following these accomplishments, he obtained further expertise with a fellowship in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery at the University of Texas. 

He relocated to the Davenport and Quad Cities area in 2000 to join an orthopaedic practice, where he served as the Director of the Hand and Upper Extremity Center. After almost 20 years, he opened his own specialized practice –  the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Center of Excellence.

 Dr. Cobb continues to utilize his extensive training to develop state-of-the-art medical devices designed to reduce downtime and maximize benefits. This combination of technique and technology is the cornerstone of his patient-centered philosophy. With the assistance of specialists at the American Hand Institute, he has successfully earned patents on several minimally invasive surgical apparatuses with additional devices in the process of securing approval. 

Established in his field, the doctor is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery and surgery of the hand by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopaedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopaedic surgeons.

In good standing with a number of professional organizations, he is a member of the American Association for Hand Surgery, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, the American Society for Peripheral Nerve, and the International Wrist Arthroscopy Society, where he has held the office of President.

Recognizing the widespread need for advanced treatment, Dr. Cobb has devoted his career to learning and developing. He travels the globe, lecturing and training other leading professionals in the use of his innovations. In doing so, he helps patients at home and around the world achieve a greater quality of life faster, safer, and easier than ever. Dr. Cobb currently serves as an International Wrist Arthroscopy Society Course Coordinator for North America.

Orthopaedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

Ensuring truly focused orthopaedic care, Dr. Cobb has been awarded for his work over the years. He was honored as “One of the best Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeons in America” in 2011, as well as named “Orthopaedic Surgeon to Know” in 2018 by Becker’s Healthcare Review. 

Among his other accolades include: Patients’ Choice Award (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020), On-Time Doctor Award (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020), Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2020), Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree (2020) and Quad-City Times Best of the Quad-Cities Readers’ Choice Award 2020.

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