Wrist & Hand

Fractures: Wrist and hand fractures are common injuries, often resulting from falls or trauma. Symptoms include pain, swelling, deformity, and difficulty moving the wrist or fingers. Treatment depends on the type and severity of the fracture but may include casting, splinting, or surgery to stabilize the bones and promote healing.

Ganglion Cysts: Ganglion cysts are noncancerous lumps filled with fluid that often develop near joints or tendons in the wrist or hand. They may or may not cause symptoms but can be painful or limit movement if they press on nearby structures. Treatment options include observation, aspiration (draining the fluid), or surgery to remove the cyst.

Trigger Finger: Trigger finger, or stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition characterized by the inflammation of the tendon sheath in the finger or thumb, causing pain, clicking, and difficulty bending or straightening the affected digit. Treatment options include rest, splinting, corticosteroid injections, or surgery to release the constricted tendon sheath.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes compressed or pinched as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. Symptoms include numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain in the hand and fingers, particularly at night or with certain activities. Treatment may involve wearing a wrist splint, medications, corticosteroid injections, or surgery to relieve pressure on the median nerve.

Tenosynovitis: Tenosynovitis is the inflammation of the sheath surrounding a tendon, often causing pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the affected joint. It can result from overuse, injury, or underlying medical conditions. Treatment includes rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medications, splinting, physical therapy, and occasionally corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation and promote healing.