Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

A painful condition in which the nerve becomes compressed or traumatized where it travels through the carpal tunnel (wrist area).

Trigger Finger / Thumb

A condition which can cause a finger or thumb to get caught in a bent position before popping out straight.

De Quervain’s Tendonitis

De Quervain’s tendonitis is an inflammation or irritation of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist.

Dupuytren’s Disease

Dupuytren’s disease is a slow developing, usually painless, connective tissue disorder affecting the hand.

Arthritis of the Thumb

Pain & disability are caused when the cartilage begins to wear out in the joint between the thumb & wrist.

Tennis Elbow

Tennis Elbow is an injury to the tendons that connect the muscles in the forearm to the elbow.

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow results in tingling and numbness in the hand.

Ganglion Cyst

A Ganglion Cyst is a fluid-filled sac that grows out of a joint in the wrist or hand.

Fractures

Hand fractures are the most common fractures of the body.

Traumatic Hand Injuries

Because we use our hands for so many tasks, the possibility of injury is always lurking.

Broken Fingers

While not life-threatening, a broken finger can be very painful and disruptive to normal routine.

Scaphoid Fractures

The scaphoid is the wrist bone most frequently broken when attempting to break a fall with an outstretched hand.

Wrist Fractures

Another bone frequently involved in a broken wrist is the distal radius.

Hand Numbness

Hand numbness is characterized by pain, tingling, and a loss of sensation in the fingers and hand.

Hand/Wrist Osteoarthritis

Hand/wrist osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of pain and stiffness in the hand and wrist.

Metacarpal Fractures

Broken metacarpals (within the palm of the hand) are usually the result of a crushing blow.