Our Hand and Wrist Specialists: Providing the Highest Quality of Care and the Best Possible Outcomes
Are you currently living with the discomfort and frustration of hand and wrist pain? If so, you’re not alone. Hand and wrist pain can significantly impact your daily life, making even the simplest tasks feel like monumental challenges. At South Bend Orthopaedics, we understand the toll that these types of issues can take on your well-being, and we’re here to offer expert care and specialized treatment throughout Northern Indiana to alleviate your pain and restore your quality of life.
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Meet Your Hand and Wrist Specialists
South Bend Orthopaedics boasts a team of highly skilled and board-certified hand and wrist specialists who are dedicated to providing top-notch care for patients experiencing pain from injury or a chronic condition. With their extensive expertise and commitment to excellence, our hand and wrist orthopedic surgeons offer comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and surgical options for a wide range of conditions, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care and the best possible outcomes.
Contact South Bend Orthopaedics today to schedule an appointment with our expert hand and wrist specialists online or by calling 574-247-9441.
Hand and Wrist Conditions: Our Treatments and Approach to Care
Conditions We Treat
Surgery Treatments
Other Treatments
Conditions We Treat
Hand and wrist conditions we treat include:
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Arthritis of the Hand and Wrist
Chronic condition characterized by inflammation and degeneration of the joints.
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Common condition caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel.
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De Quervain’s Tendinosis
Condition of the wrist and thumb caused by irritation or inflammation of the tendons at the base of the thumb.
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Dupuytren’s Contracture
Progressive hand condition where thickened tissue forms under the skin of the palm and fingers.
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Fractures of the Hand and Fingers
Breaks or cracks in the bones of the hand or fingers.
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Gamekeeper’s Thumb (Skier’s Thumb)
An injury to the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb.
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Ganglion Cysts
Noncancerous lumps or masses that typically develop along tendons or joints of the wrists or hands.
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Scaphoid Fracture
Type of wrist fracture that involves the scaphoid bone, typically resulting from a fall onto an outstretched hand.
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Tendonitis of the Wrist
Inflammation or irritation of the tendons in the wrist area.
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Trigger Finger
A condition where one or more fingers get stuck in a bent position due to inflammation or thickening of the flexor tendon sheath.
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Wrist Fracture
A break in one or more of the bones in the wrist.
Surgery Treatments
Our comprehensive hand and wrist treatment options include:
Other Treatments
Learn more about additional treatment options for hand and wrist conditions as well as our approach to care.
3D Motion Analysis
Our 3D Performance Lab offers quick motion analysis using an exclusive eight-camera markerless motion capture system, allowing us to instantly create an accurate skeletal model of your hand and wrist movements. During the motion assessment, we provide feedback on the quality of motion, performance, joint health, and recommendations on areas to focus on and prioritize.
Joint Injections
For conditions like arthritis or tendonitis, we offer joint injections, including corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid, to reduce pain and inflammation, delivering long-lasting relief.
Minimally Invasive Procedures
When conservative treatments don’t provide sufficient relief, our orthopedic specialists excel in performing minimally invasive procedures for hand and wrist conditions. These procedures, such as arthroscopy, involve smaller incisions and lead to faster recovery times.
Rehabilitation Services
Our hand therapy and rehabilitation specialists work closely with you to create tailored exercise programs and rehabilitation plans. These programs are designed to enhance strength, flexibility, and range of motion in your hand and wrist, helping you regain optimal mobility and function.
Our Locations
We provide hand and wrist treatment at the following locations. All offices are open Monday–Friday, 8AM–5 PM and can be reached by calling 574-247-9441.
Hand and Wrist Education and Resources
We believe in empowering our patients on their path to recovery by providing a comprehensive library of resources focused on hand and wrist injuries and treatments, ensuring you have the knowledge and support necessary to make informed decisions about your care and rehabilitation.
Hand and Wrist Anatomy
The human hand is made up of the wrist, palm, and fingers and consists of 27 bones, 27 joints, 34 muscles, over 100 ligaments and tendons, and many blood vessels and nerves. The hands enable us to perform many of our daily activities such as driving, writing and cooking. It’s important to understand the normal anatomy of the hand to learn more about diseases and conditions that can affect our hands.
Don’t let hand and wrist pain limit your life any longer. Reach out to South Bend Orthopaedics today to schedule an appointment with our expert hand and wrist specialists online or by calling 574-247-9441. We are dedicated to helping you find relief, regain your functionality, and enjoy a pain-free, active life once again.