Hand Procedures

Corrective surgeries of the hand, which can correct damage caused by trauma or birth defects, work to repair and restore both form and function to the hand. Hand procedures conditions like carpal tunnel and trigger finger, among other hand-related problems that may make everyday tasks difficult.

Arthroplasty (Arthritis of the Base of the Thumb)

In osteoarthritis, the cartilage layer wears out, resulting in direct contact between the bones. This contact produces pain and deformity. One of the most common joints to develop osteoarthritis is at the base of the thumb, also known as the (CMC) joint.

Dupuytren’s Disease

Dupuytren’s disease is an abnormal thickening of the tissue just beneath the skin of the palm and can extend in to the fingers. Symptoms usually include lumps and pits within the palm, and the possible development of thick cords that extend into one or more of the fingers causing fingers to bend or contract.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition brought on by increased pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. Symptoms include numbness, tingling, pain in the arm, hand, and fingers. Symptoms may often be relieved without surgery, using treatments such as a wrist splint or a steroid injection into the carpal tunnel.

Ganglion Cysts

Ganglion cysts are lumps within the hand and wrist that occur adjacent to joints or tendons. These cysts may change in size and they may or may not be painful. Frequently ganglion cysts can simply be observed, especially if they are painless, as they can disappear spontaneously.

De Quervain’s Tendonitis

De Quervain’s tendonitis, or tenosynovitis, is a condition in which irritation or inflammation of the wrist tendons at the base of the thumb causes the tunnel around the tendon to swell and enlarge. Symptoms include painful thumb and wrist movement, swelling over the base of the thumb, and an occasional catching when moving the thumb.

Trigger Finger

Trigger finger occurs when the pulley at the base of the finger becomes too thick and constricting around the tendon, making it hard for the tendon to move freely through the pulley. Some symptoms of trigger finger/thumb include tenderness felt at base of finger or thumb, and painful popping, catching or even locking of the finger/thumb when flexed or extended.