Hand and Wrist

Hand and wrist pain can impact every part of your daily life. Pain can result from injuries, repetitive stress, or conditions that develop over time. While hand and wrist pain are common, ignoring symptoms can result in permanent damage. The orthopedic specialists at WellSpan Orthopedics can help identify the root of hand and wrist pain for treatment and condition management.

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If you're experiencing the following:

• Pain
• Swelling
• Decrease in wrist strength
• Bruising

• A finger stuck in bent position
• Numbness, tingling, itching, or burning

You may have one of these conditions:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Trigger finger
• Jammed finger
• Wrist sprain

• Wrist or finger fracture
• Arthritis
• "Skiers Thumb"
• "Mallet" finger

Common Treatments

In addition to hot and cold therapy and wrist compression sleeves, your physician may recommend the following treatment options:

Treatments

• Steroid injections
• NSAIDS pain relievers
• Bracing or splinting
• Physical therapy
• Relative rest
• Activity modification
• Surgery

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Common Surgeries

When hand and wrist injuries don't respond to other treatment methods, surgery may be the best option. Common hand and wrist surgeries include:

Surgeries

Trigger finger release

Your surgeon will make a cut into the tissue over the tendon that is restricting finger movement. Patients are typically able to move their finger easier almost immediately after surgery.

Carpal tunnel release

This surgery relieves pressure on the median nerve by cutting through the carpal tunnel ligament. This can involve one or several small incisions on the palm side of the wrist.

Treatment of fractures

Some fractures may require surgery to hold your bones in place so that they can properly heal.

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Center of Excellence

WellSpan Orthopedics is Pennsylvania's first and only DNV Orthopedic Center of Excellence.

What Does This Mean for You?

The DNV Orthopedic Center of Excellence designation is obtained by achieving advanced certification in at least three (3) advanced orthopedic programs. Achieving designation validates an organization’s excellence in orthopedic care, from diagnosis to treatment, rehabilitation, education, and outcomes.

The DNV advanced orthopedic requirements are informed by the guidelines and recommendations of organizations such as the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the ERAS® Society, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and relevant requirements of the CMS Conditions of Participation for Hospitals.

WellSpan Orthopedics' combination of the right equipment, skilled providers and staff, and specialty training come together to provide the highest level of orthopedic services!

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