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Hand and Wrist
Pain and Treatment
At Vero Orthopaedics, our experts understand that proper diagnosis is paramount in determining the most effective treatment plan for your individual needs.
Our board-certified orthopaedic surgeons are fellowship-trained in hand and wrist injuries, bringing you the most advanced techniques and knowledge, including:
- State-of-the-Art Technology: Vero Orthopaedics is equipped with leading-edge diagnostic and surgical tools, allowing for precise, minimally invasive procedures.
- Compassionate Care: Our team prioritizes patient comfort and understanding. We’ll guide you through every step of your health journey.
- Accessible Solutions: We offer same day appointments, allowing you to see a specialist the same day to get a customized treatment plan made just for you.
How We Approach Hand and Wrist Care
Our specialty-trained hand and wrist surgeons have dedicated their practices to this specialized field of study.
With their commitment to continued education through attending courses, lecturing, writing, and actively learning the newest procedures and techniques, our experts are some of the most highly skilled hand and wrist surgeons in the area.
Schedule an appointment with one of our hand & wrist surgeons today.
Signs and Symptoms of Hand and Wrist Injuries
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms of hand or wrist pain, it may be time to seek medical treatment from a specialist.
- Increased hand and arm pain
- Finger joint pain when carrying, gripping, grasping, or twisting objects
- Swelling and discomfort in the hand or around the affected joint
- Your hand, palm, and fingers may feel warm or appear red in color
- Hand numbness, tingling, or throbbing while resting or sleeping
- A sensation of grating or grinding in the affected joint
- Developing cysts on the end joints of your fingers
Common Hand and Wrist Conditions & Our Treatment Options
Wide Awake Hand Surgery
Wide Awake Hand Surgery, also known as WALANT, offers a safe alternative for patients who are at risk of complications under general anesthesia. Patients with a variety of symptoms and conditions can quickly and safely experience relief and restored function through this leading-edge technique.
Wide-awake hand surgery and WALANT wrist procedures feature the following benefits:
- Quicker recovery after surgery
- Significantly lower cost of care with WALANT wrist and hand surgery
- Reduced risk of complications, including side effects with sedation or general anesthesia
- Local anesthesia, which eliminates the need for patients to go off of blood thinners (anticoagulant medication) before surgery
- The technique allows your surgeon to ensure your hand and wrist function during surgery instead of after, reducing the need for follow-up procedures as well as the overall surgery time
Wide-awake hand surgeries can be used to treat many different hand and wrist conditions, including:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Dupuytren’s contracture
- Flexor tendon damage or injuries
- Hand trauma injuries
- Ligament injuries
- Nerve injuries
- Tendonitis (or tendinitis)
- Trigger finger
Surgeries that can be performed using the wide-awake technique include:
- Endoscopic carpal tunnel release
- Endoscopic cubital tunnel release
- Trigger finger release
- De Quervain’s tenosynovitis surgery
- Flexor tendon repair
- Extensor tendon repair
- Tendon transfer
- Mass excision
- Foreign body removal
- Minimally invasive Dupuytren’s contracture release
Meet Our Hand & Wrist Specialists
Erin Forest, MD
Shoulder Replacement & Revision, Pediatric Orthopaedics
Joao (Joe) Panattoni, MD
Pediatric
Paul Paterson, MD
Elbow, Hand, Shoulder
