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If this is a medical emergency, dial 911 immediately or visit one of OAK’s OrthoAccess Immediate Care locations.
For hand or wrist pain, the best doctors to consult are orthopedic specialists with expertise in hand and wrist care. These professionals possess the experience and knowledge necessary to diagnose and treat your condition efficiently and effectively.
Conditions, Disorders, and Injuries
There are numerous injuries and conditions that can affect the upper extremity, including the hand, wrist, and elbow. Such issues can be debilitating, making everyday tasks at home, work, or school challenging. Both hand and wrist pain can lead to significant discomfort and impaired mobility. The good news is that effective treatment options are available. The first step is to consult with a specialist who can accurately diagnose and treat your condition. Our doctors have extensive experience in treating various hand and wrist conditions, aiming to eliminate pain and restore normal function as quickly as possible.
Causes of Hand Pain
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Dupuytren's contracture
- Finger joint stiffness
- Fractures
- Mallet finger
- Nerve compression/other nerve injuries
- Sports-related injuries
- Sprains
- Tendon damage
Causes of Wrist Pain
- Distal radius fractures
- Dupuytren's contracture
- Ganglion cysts
- Kienböck's disease
- Scaphoid fractures
What to Expect during Your Visit
When you visit one of our specialists, you'll receive a thorough evaluation, which may include imaging technology like X-rays. This allows your doctor to diagnose the issue accurately and recommend a treatment plan. For hand and wrist conditions, nonsurgical options such as stretching, physical therapy, medication, heat, ice, and compression are often effective in reducing pain and restoring motion. If these treatments fail, consulting with a surgeon is the next step. Our board-certified surgeons specialize in various hand and wrist surgeries, offering significant relief from pain and dysfunction.
Recovery from surgery typically involves a brief period of rest, which can last from a few weeks to a few months. During this time, pain and swelling are managed with medication and ice, while physical therapy aids in regaining full range of motion. Our specialists aim to ensure a quick and complete healing process, getting you back to your normal activities as soon as possible.
Whether your discomfort stems from a hand, finger, or wrist issue, the first step to relief is an accurate diagnosis. Our specialty-trained doctors are dedicated to providing a swift and effective treatment plan tailored to your needs. No matter the cause of your pain, we are here to help you achieve the best possible outcome and return to your daily tasks without impairment.
Specializing in What Moves You at OAK Orthopedics
At OAK Orthopedics, our world-class team of orthopedic experts is devoted to providing customized treatment plans focused on each patient's individual needs and goals.
Our specialty-trained hand and wrist doctors have extensive experience in treating a variety of hand and wrist conditions and injuries. Nonsurgical methods will always be recommended first before considering surgery. However, there are situations in which conservative treatments will not provide adequate relief, and surgery is the best option to fix the problem. Our surgeons are skilled in performing many surgical procedures for the hand and wrist, utilizing state-of-the-art technology. Rest assured that when you see one of our specialists, you're in the care of the region's most preferred orthopedic providers.
If you have hand or wrist pain that you'd like to have evaluated, we encourage you to contact our team of orthopedic doctors today at one of our convenient locations or schedule an appointment online with one of our experienced surgeons.
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