Hand And Wrist Treatment
Hands and wrists are complex structures made up of many bones, muscles, and tendons that work together to perform various tasks, such as grasping, gripping, and manipulating objects. You can trust the experts at Cone Health OrthoCare to treat injuries and conditions affecting the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and nerves in your hands and wrists. Surgery may be recommended when non-surgical treatments, such as rest, medication, physical therapy, or bracing, have failed to alleviate pain and restore function.
Common Hand and Wrist Procedures
Cone Health OrthoCare surgeons specialize in a variety of hand and wrist procedures and surgeries including:>
- Non-surgical treatments - Depending on the condition, non-surgical treatments may include rest, immobilization, ice, anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy, or occupational therapy.
- Arthroscopy - This minimally invasive procedure involves the use of a small camera and surgical instruments inserted through small incisions in the skin to treat various conditions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist arthritis, or wrist ligament injuries.
- Carpal tunnel release - Involves cutting the ligament that is pressing on the median nerve in the wrist, relieving the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, such as pain, tingling, and numbness.
- Trigger finger release - Releases the tight tendon that is causing the finger to lock or catch when bent, improving finger function.
- Tendon repair - Repairs a torn or injured tendon in the hand or wrist, restoring function and reducing pain.
- Fracture repair - Resets and stabilizes a broken bone in the hand or wrist, allowing for proper healing.
- Joint replacement - Replaces a damaged joint in the hand or wrist with an artificial implant, which can improve function and reduce pain.
Signs You May Need to See a Hand or Wrist Specialist
- Are you experiencing persistent pain in your hand or wrist?
- Do you have excessive swelling in your hand or wrist?
- Are you experiencing weakness or loss of function in your hand or wrist?
- Are you limited with your range of motion or having stiffness in your hand or wrist?
- Is there a visible deformity, such as a lump or bump, which could be the sign of an injury or other condition?
- Have you experienced a recent injury to your hand or wrist, such as a sprain, strain or fracture?
