Hand Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Carpal tunnel release is an outpatient procedure performed to relieve pressure on the median nerve and reduce the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition involving numbness, pain, and tingling in the wrist, hand, and fingers. It occurs when pressure is put on a nerve in the wrist, called the median nerve, which controls motor function in the thumb.
Dupuytren’s Contracture Treatment
Dupuytren’s contracture is a hand deformity caused by the gradual shortening and thickening of the connective tissues (palmar aponeurosis) within the palm.
Hand Arthritis
Arthritis is a condition that causes pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints. Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative arthritis, is the most common form of arthritis and it commonly affects the hands because of their frequent use.
Hand Fractures
The hand is a complex structure made up of 27 different bones. A hand fracture can occur as a result of a direct blow to the hand or a fall onto outstretched hands. The most common hand fractures include injury to the pinkie side of the palm or the thumb.
Tendonitis
Tendonitis is an inflammation of one of the tendons, the soft flexible cords of tissue that connect muscle to bone. Such inflammations can occur as a result of overuse or traumatic injury. Tendonitis can occur anywhere in the body, but most often occurs in joints such as the shoulder, knee, wrist, ankle and elbow.
