Hand and Upper Extremities

Carpal and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome are common conditions that cause numbness, tingling, and pain in the fingers, hand, and forearm. The condition occurs when one of the major nerves to the hand (the median nerve) is squeezed or compressed as it travels through the wrist. If left untreated for too long, it can lead to permanent dysfunction of the hand, including loss of sensation in the fingers and weakness. However, early treatment beginning as soon as symptoms appear may resolve the issue.

Ganglion cysts most commonly develop along the tendons or joints of your wrists or hands, causing swelling in some spots. They’re most commonly found at the top of the wrist, palm side of the wrist, end joint of a finger, or at the base of a finger. Ganglion cysts aren’t cancerous and will not spread to other parts of the body, and often, they don’t require treatment. However, if a cyst is painful, interferes with your regular activities, or negatively impacts your appearance, treatment options such as surgery are available.

Dupuytren’s Contracture is a condition that affects the fascia (the fibrous layer of tissue that lies underneath the skin in the palm and fingers), thickening and tightening it over time and causing your fingers to be pulled inward toward your palm. In some patients, this condition can eventually lead to hand dysfunction, making it difficult to perform daily activities. However, there are surgical and non-surgical treatment options available to help slow the progression of the disease and improve motion in the affected fingers.

Trigger finger, also known as “stenosing tenosynovitis,” is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and a sensation of locking or catching when you bend and straighten your finger. Trigger finger typically affects your ring finger and thumb, but it can also occur in other fingers. If medication and therapy fail to resolve your symptoms, surgery may effectively treat this condition.