Hand and wrist pain can significantly impact your daily life, making even simple tasks feel challenging. From the persistent tingling and numbness of carpal tunnel syndrome to other sources of discomfort, these issues can affect your work, hobbies, and overall well-being. It’s estimated that carpal tunnel syndrome alone affects millions of adults each year.
Understanding the intricacies of your hands and wrists is the first step towards finding effective relief and regaining comfortable function.
That’s why Vero Orthopaedics is pleased to host a free seminar, “Carpal Tunnel Relief: How to Treat Hand & Wrist Pain,” presented by Paul Paterson, M.D., a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon with advanced training and expertise in hand and upper extremity care.
Join us on May 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Vero Orthopaedics Office for an informative evening focused on understanding and treating common hand and wrist conditions. Dr. Paterson will discuss the anatomy of the hand and wrist, explain carpal tunnel syndrome in detail, and outline a variety of effective treatment options.
- Date: May 13th
- Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Vero Orthopaedics Office, 3955 Indian River Boulevard, Vero Beach, FL 32960
- Admission: Free
Limited Seating. Send RSVP to Seminars@VeroOrtho.com
Free Seminar: What You’ll Learn About Carpal Tunnel
This seminar is designed to empower you with knowledge about carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as your hand and wrist health. Dr. Paterson will cover key topics, including:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: This condition occurs when the median nerve, which runs through the wrist, becomes compressed, leading 1 to tingling, numbness, weakness, and pain in the hand and fingers.
- Tendonitis: Inflammation of the tendons in the hand and wrist, such as De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, can cause pain and difficulty with movement.
- Arthritis: Both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can affect the small joints of the hand and wrist, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced function.
- Trigger Finger/Thumb: This condition causes a finger or thumb to catch or lock in a bent position, often accompanied by pain.
- Nerve Compression Syndromes (other than carpal tunnel): Other nerves in the arm and wrist can also become compressed, leading to different patterns of pain, numbness, and weakness.
Discover the Best Treatment Options for Hand & Wrist Pain
The approach to treating hand and wrist problems depends on the specific diagnosis and its severity. Dr. Paterson will discuss a range of options, which may include:
- Conservative Management: For many conditions, rest, splinting, physical therapy, ergonomic modifications, and anti-inflammatory medications can provide significant relief.
- Injections: Corticosteroid injections can help reduce inflammation and pain in specific areas of the hand and wrist.
- Minimally Invasive Surgery: For conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger, minimally invasive surgical techniques can often provide effective and lasting relief.
Tips for Prevention and Maintaining Hand & Wrist Health
Learn valuable strategies for preventing carpal tunnel, including proper posture, ergonomic adjustments at work and home, and simple exercises to maintain strength and flexibility.
Why Attend This Seminar?
This seminar offers a valuable opportunity to learn from a leading expert in hand and upper extremity care. You’ll gain a better understanding of the common causes and symptoms of carpal tunnel, as well as other hand and wrist pain, and discover the latest and most effective treatment options available.
The Q&A session will provide a chance to directly address your specific questions and concerns with Dr. Paterson.
Space is limited, so be sure to send your RSVP to Seminars@VeroOrtho.com.
