Hand Pain Treatment, Raleigh NC

The hand is one of the most intricate and delicate areas of our bodies. The hand and wrist are composed of 27 bones, multiple tendons, nerves, and blood vessels. As you know, our hands are critical for independent function and livelihood. They allow us to do all the tasks that we normally take for granted – tying a shoelace, turning a key, using a hammer, shaking a hand, and holding a baby. 

The doctors and therapists at Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center know how important our hands are for our daily lives, and how frustrating it can be when they do not work properly. Our practice focuses on thorough evaluation of the patient’s hand pain and providing appropriate treatment options for relief. Our mission is to improve the lives of our patients with trusted, compassionate, and cost-effective care. 

There are several causes of hand pain. The most common conditions which cause hand pain are carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, thumb arthritis, and tendonitis.  Common painful injuries to the hand include boxer’s fractures, mallet fingers, nerve injuries, tendon injuries, finger fractures, and ligament sprains. Most of the time, the doctors at Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center are able to diagnose the cause of the hand pain by listening to your symptoms and performing a thorough physical examination. X-rays can be taken in our office if needed. Additional testing such as MRIs, CT scans, ultrasounds, or nerve tests can be ordered, but are not required in the majority of cases.

Common Hand Problems Treated by Our Raleigh Doctors

• Arthritis in the fingers and thumb
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Dupuytrens contracture
• Fractures in the fingers
• Ganglion cysts
• Hand numbness
• Sprains
• Nerve Injury
• Tumors in the hand
• Tendon injury or tendonitis
• Trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis)

Nonsurgical Treatment of Hand Pain in Raleigh

In many cases nonsurgical treatment options are recommended for patients with hand pain. The doctors and therapists emphasize conservative treatment and develop an individual treatment plan for each patient. They provide education, an explanation of the condition, and a care plan to manage the symptoms. 

Nonsurgical treatments include:

• Braces/splints
• Casts
• Oral medications
• Topical medications
• Injections of steroid
• Hand therapy and rehabilitation 
• Home exercises

Surgery for Hand Conditions in Raleigh

Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center doctors will recommend surgery if it is necessary to treat your hand condition. The doctors are knowledgeable in cutting-edge and less-invasive surgery which may allow patients a more rapid return to their work and lifestyle. Most procedures are performed as an outpatient at our surgery center, and some minor procedures can be performed in the office. The doctors work closely with hand therapists in their office to get the best outcome possible after surgery.  

Common hand surgeries by Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center doctors include:

• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Trigger finger release
• Thumb arthritis reconstruction
• Dupuytrens contracture surgery
• Finger fracture repair
• Ganglion cyst excision
• Thumb ligament repair
• Tendon repair

Other Hand Care Services offered at Raleigh Hand to Shoulder:

• Less invasive carpal tunnel surgery:
  • Endoscopic carpal tunnel release 
  • Mini-open carpal tunnel release
  • Awake carpal tunnel release
    
    
• Dupuytren’s contracture non-surgical treatments:
  • Needle Aponeurotomy for Dupuytren’s contracture
  • Xiaflex collagenase injections for Dupuytren's contracture
    
• In-office procedures for certain hand conditions 
• Ganglion cyst aspiration and drainage
• Hand tumor excision and biopsy
• Waterproof casts for fractures
• Durable Medical Equipment (DME) including braces for thumbs, wrists, and elbows

Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center doctors have been recognized for their expert care of hand conditions in the Triangle. Don’t wait to treat your hand pain! If hand pain is keeping you from living the life you want to live, consider a consultation with one of our board-certified hand specialists to learn more about your diagnosis and treatment options. We are orthopedic doctors you can trust!