Wrist Pain Specialists in Raleigh, NC
The wrist is a complex link between the forearm and hand, made up of eight bones, several ligaments, tendons, nerves, and blood vessels. As you know, our hands and wrists 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, and holding a baby.
The doctors and therapists at Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center know how important our hands and wrists are for daily life, and how frustrating it can be when they do not work properly. Our practice focuses on thorough evaluation of the patient’s 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 wrist pain. The most frequent conditions which cause wrist pain are ganglion cysts, arthritis, and tendonitis. Common painful injuries to the wrist include distal radius fractures, scaphoid fractures, TFCC tears, and ligament injuries such as sprains and tears. Most of the time, the doctors at Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center are able to diagnose the cause of your wrist pain by listening to your symptoms and performing a thorough physical examination. X-rays can be taken in our office if they are needed. Additional testing such as MRIs, CT scans, or nerve tests can be ordered, but are not required in the majority of cases.
Common Wrist Conditions Treated by Our Raleigh Hand Doctors
- Arthritis in the Wrist
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- DeQuervains tenosynovitis (wrist tendonitis)
- Distal radius fracture (broken wrist)
- Ganglion cyst (wrist cyst)
- Ligament tears and sprains
- Pediatric wrist fracture or injury
- Scaphoid fracture
- SLAC wrist arthritis (degenerative joint disease)
- Sports injuries
- Tendon injury and tendonitis
- Tenosynovitis
- TFCC injury
- Wrist pain and injuries
Nonsurgical Treatment of Wrist Pain in Raleigh
In many cases nonsurgical treatment options are recommended for patients with wrist pain. The doctors and therapists emphasize conservative treatment and develop a one-on-one treatment plan for each patient. They provide education, an explanation of the condition, and a care plan to manage the symptoms.
Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Wrist Pain include:
- Braces/splints
- Casts
- Oral medications
- Topical medications
- Steroid Injections
- Hand therapy and rehabilitation
- Home exercises
Surgery for Wrist Conditions in Raleigh
Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center doctors will recommend surgery if it is necessary to treat your hand and wrist condition. The doctors are knowledgeable in cutting-edge and less-invasive surgery which may allow patients a more rapid return to work and hobbies. Most wrist procedures are performed as an outpatient at our surgery center, without the need for hospitalization. The doctors work closely with hand-shoulder therapists in their office to get the best outcome possible after surgery.
Common wrist surgeries by Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center doctors include:
- Carpal tunnel release
- DeQuervains release
- Distal radius fracture repair
- Ganglion cyst excision
- Scaphoid fracture repair
- Tendon repair
- TFCC repair
- Wrist ligament repair and reconstruction
- Wrist arthroscopy
Other Wrist Care Services offered at Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center
- Less invasive carpal tunnel surgery:
- Endoscopic carpal tunnel release
- Mini-open carpal tunnel release
- Awake carpal tunnel release
- Waterproof casts for fractures
- Ganglion cyst aspiration and drainage
- Wrist tumor excision and biopsy
- Durable Medical Equipment (DME) including wrist braces
Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center doctors have been recognized for their expert care of hand and wrist conditions in the Triangle area. Don’t wait to treat your wrist pain! If wrist pain is keeping you from living your best life, consider a consultation with one of our board-certified specialists to learn more about your diagnosis and treatment options.
