At Alliance Orthopedics
Your hands, wrists, and elbows are essential for nearly every activity in life, and when pain or injury strikes, it can be debilitating. At Alliance Orthopedics, our team of highly trained specialists offers cutting-edge treatment for a variety of conditions, including fractures, sprains, tendon and nerve injuries, arthritis, and more.
Fractures of the Finger, Hand, or Wrist
Fractures of the finger, hand, or wrist occur when a bone is broken, often resulting from a fall, direct trauma, or heavy impact.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which travels through a narrow passage in the wrist known as the carpal tunnel, becomes compressed. This condition is often associated with repetitive hand movements, wrist injuries, hormonal fluctuations, or certain health conditions, such as diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis, which can increase susceptibility to nerve compression. Individuals with CTS commonly experience tingling, numbness, and aching pain in the thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers.
Hand & Wrist Arthritis
Hand and wrist arthritis is a common cause of pain, particularly as cartilage in the joints wears down over time. This loss of cartilage leads to increased friction between the bones, resulting in pain, swelling, and stiffness in the affected joints. As the condition progresses, joint mobility can decrease, making everyday activities such as gripping, lifting, or twisting more difficult. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the most prevalent types of arthritis affecting the hand and wrist.
Other issues we treat include:
Wrist Sprains and Strains
Trigger and or Mallet Finger
Tendonitis
Dupuytren’s Contracture
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
Finger, Hand, and Wrist Mass or Cyst
Hand & Wrist Care at Alliance Orthopedics
From sports injuries and accidents to aging and degeneration, hand, wrist and elbow pain may occur for numerous reasons. The Alliance Orthopedics team is well-equipped to treat a wide variety of hand and wrist conditions to help you be better every day including the following:
Non – Surgical Treatments:
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists can help you strengthen and restore hand function through various exercises and modalities designed to reduce pain and improve your hand’s mobility.
Splinting and Bracing
By stabilizing the affected area and supporting your joints, an orthopedic brace may help reduce pain, decrease inflammation, facilitate healing, and improve your overall mobility.
Laser Therapy
Laser therapy is an innovative treatment that helps relieve joint pain by accelerating tissue healing and reducing inflammation.
Taping
Kinesiology taping is a treatment method designed to assist the body’s natural healing process while providing support and stability to the muscles, joints, and tendons.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that stimulates the body’s natural healing processes to relieve pain and repair injured tendons, ligaments, and soft tissues in the hand, wrist, and elbow. By releasing growth factors and breaking down calcium deposits from tendinopathies, it promotes recovery in areas that are otherwise difficult to heal.
Surgical Interventions:
Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) Surgery
If you need hand surgery but are concerned about anesthesia due to age or health, WALANT hand surgery may be an ideal choice. This innovative technique uses local anesthesia without a tourniquet, allowing you to stay awake and comfortable during the procedure. Generally, recovery is quicker, risks associated with general anesthesia are avoided, and you can communicate with your surgeon throughout the surgery.
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Carpal tunnel syndrome can impact your life, but this minimally invasive procedure offers relief. The carpal tunnel surgery involves a small incision to access and release the compressed median nerve, alleviating symptoms like tingling and weakness. With faster healing, minimal scarring, and a quicker return to normal activities compared to traditional carpal tunnel release surgery, this approach is highly effective.
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
When wrist injuries or pain affect mobility, arthroscopic wrist endoscopic surgery may be the solution. This advanced surgical technique uses a small camera and instruments to address joint problems such as rheumatoid arthritis or ligament injuries. The minimally invasive approach ensures smaller incisions, less pain, and you can get back to regular life within a few days.
Percutaneous Trigger Finger Release
If you are dealing with a trigger finger, this quick and minimally invasive procedure can restore finger movement. A small incision is made to release the affected tendon, allowing your finger to move freely again. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and requires no stitches, so you can experience an immediate improvement in mobility.
Ultrasound-Guided Needle Aponeurotomy
If Dupuytren’s contracture is affecting your hand function, this non-surgical option might be for you. Using ultrasound guidance, thickened tissues are carefully broken down to improve mobility and reduce contracture. This method involves less discomfort and has a shorter recovery period compared to traditional surgery.
Schedule an appointment with Alliance Orthopedics to start your journey towards better posture and breathing today.
Contact Alliance Orthopedics Today
Visit our newest Location in Middletown
525 NJ-35, Middletown Township, NJ 07701,
To Request an Appointment,
Call (201) 654-0884
Email pcc@allianceortho.com
Website: https://allianceortho.com/request-appointment/
