Specialized Orthopedic Hand and Wrist Care

Specialized Care for Hand and Wrist Conditions

With specialized care for hand and wrist conditions, our team at University Hospitals is dedicated to restoring anatomy, relieving chronic pain and preserving normal motion and function of your hands and wrists. We use some of the most technologically advanced treatments for our patients, many of which are available through UH specific research and clinical trials. Our team is contributing to the advancement of care through various research projects including investigating implant strength and durability, improved techniques in reconstruction of arthritic joints and microvascular bone transfers.

Expertise in Basic and Complex Hand and Wrist Conditions

Our specialized hand and wrist team are experts in diagnosing and treating a wide range of basic and complex hand and wrist conditions including:

• Acquired compression neuropathies, bone and soft tissue neoplasms, Dupuytren’s contractures
• Acute traumatic injuries (fractures, dislocations); tendon, nerve, and vascular disruptions)
• Arthritis
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Congenital anomalies
• DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis
• Hand or wrist sports injuries
• Neuromuscular disorders, including cerebral palsy
• Overuse conditions
• Post-traumatic and arthritic deformities
• Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tears
• Trigger finger
• Wrist injury / sprain

Surgical and Non-Surgical Treatment Options

The majority of hand and wrist conditions can be treated with conservative treatments. Our hand and wrist specialists will start by recommending one or a combination of non-surgical treatments such as medications, injections, rest, splints, activity modifications or hand therapy.

If these treatments do not resolve your condition, our skilled surgical team can provide appropriate surgical options, including arthroscopic surgery or microvascular hand surgery. In addition, our team has the experience necessary for reconstruction of congenital abnormalities and complex post traumatic conditions.

Post-Surgery Rehabilitation Programs

Rehabilitation for a hand or wrist condition is essential regardless of whether you undergo a conservative or surgical treatment such as arthroscopy. Rehabilitation will help restore function, enhance your participation in sports and daily life and prevent injuries or impairment.

After conducting a thorough evaluation and gaining a complete understanding of your specific condition as well as environmental factors that may contribute to your pain and discomfort, our rehabilitation team will work together to design a personalized rehabilitation program.

Your rehabilitation plan may include activity modifications, functional activity training, custom splinting, manual therapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation and additional exercises to strengthen the area.