Hand & Wrist
Orthopedic hand specialists are surgeons who are specially trained to address injuries and conditions that involve the small bones and nerves in the hand and wrist. Some injuries, such as fractures, animal bites, “stubbed fingers” and tendon injuries should be evaluated as soon as possible to achieve the optimal outcome. Conditions that cause pain and sometimes numbness in the hands should also be evaluated by an orthopedic hand surgeon.
Common conditions that affect the hand and wrist:
- Fractures of the hand and wrist
- Animal Bites
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendinitis
- Fingertip Injuries/Amputations
- Flexor Tendon Injuries
- Ganglion Cyst of the Wrist
- Mallet Finger
- Nerve Injuries
- Trigger Finger
- Wrist Replacement
- Finger Joint Replacement
