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Hand and Wrist
Hands and wrists are precious parts of the body. We rely on them for the strength and range of motion needed to grip, grasp, pinch and squeeze. They allow us to perform not only forceful movements, but also delicate ones.
Over time, the bones and joints within our hands and wrists can wear down, requiring special treatment to restore full function. That's where we come in.
Why Choose Mercy for Hand and Wrist Care
Our board-certified orthopedic surgeons specialize in treating conditions and disorders of the hand and wrist. Together, they have years of collective experience to draw from in order to ensure your surgery is as successful as it can be.
We take your health care very seriously. That's why we make sure you fully understand the risk and benefits of any complex procedure or surgery beforehand. Our dedicated care team is ready to put you on the right path toward recovery.
Hand and Wrist Pain
Your hands contain 27 bones, including eight bones that make up your wrist joint and 14 bones in your fingers and thumb. These bones are held together by ligaments and are connected by tendons to muscles in your hand and arm.
Any harm to your hands or wrists can cause a variety of immediate and long-lasting problems. Depending on the severity of your injury or medical condition, you may experience a number of symptoms, including:
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Swelling
- Numbness
- Weakness
In some cases, you could also lose the ability to move your fingers or thumbs.
Common Hand and Wrist Disorders
Our orthopedic team has seen it all. From the most common sports sprains to the most complex autoimmune disorders. Our areas of expertise include:
- Sprains, fractures and torn ligaments
- Tendon disorders, such as tendonitis and trigger finger
- Arthritis, gout and other medical conditions affecting the hand and wrist
- Nerve entrapment disorders, such as carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome
- Hand cysts and tumors, including ganglion cysts
Treatment Options for Hand and Wrist Disorders
Whether you have a simple sprain or ongoing arthritis, our hand and wrist team will help determine what treatment method is right for you. Of course not all injuries require surgery, and we'll use non-surgical treatment methods — such as casts, splints and cortisone injections — before discussing surgery.
If surgery is required, we'll do our best to get you ready for the road ahead. This will include everything from preparing you for your operation to discussing your post-op rehabilitation with a physical therapist. Some of the most common surgical treatments we perform are:
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Tendon repair
- Ganglion cyst removal
- Fracture fixation
- Hand and wrist reconstruction
Regardless of how we treat your injury or condition, you can rest assured you're in good hands at Mercy.
We know that considering hand or wrist treatment is a big deal. And there are many factors that may affect your decision. We'll make sure you have all the information to move forward in your health care journey. Set aside some time to talk with us today.