Hand & Wrist Treatments
While the function and structure of the wrist is one of the most complex in the body, the purpose of our wrists is to be able to support a wide range of movement. The wrist is made up of many joints, bones, ligaments, and tendons, that work together for the wrist to be able to move side to side, forward and backward, up and down, rotate, and bend. There are many complex components made up of the hand and wrist anatomy, which means that it’s highly advised to leave any hand and wrist treatments to an expert.
The are several types of hand and wrist issues that may arise. From carpal tunnel syndrome to trigger finger, from a broken wrist, fingers, thumb or hand to arthritis and everything in between, AOA Orthopedic Specialists has a complete team of Orthopedic Hand Specialists available to help treat all of your hand and wrist issues, as well as a comprehensive list of procedures we can employ to get you back to a more comfortable and stable version of yourself.
The problems found here can be complex and can cause significant difficulty with work and day-to-day activities. Just as there are many problems that can cause hand and wrist pain, numbness, and tingling, there are a variety of treatment options. Depending on the problem, from basal joint arthritis to traumatic injury, one or several of these options may be solution.
Steroid Injections
Splinting/Casting
Therapy
Medicine by mouth
Pain creams
Surgical correction possibly including plates, screws, and pins
