Conditions we Treat  

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  Wrist Fracture

  What is a wrist fracture? The wrist is made up of eight small bones and the two forearm bones, the radius and ulna (see Figure 1). The shape of the bones allows the wrist to...

  

  Trigger Finger

  Stenosing tenosynovitis is commonly known as “trigger finger” or “trigger thumb.” The tendons that bend the fingers glide easily with the help of pulleys. These pulleys hold the tendons close to the bone. This is...

  

  Steroid Injections

  Steroid injections can be used to treat some problems in the arm and hand. These can include trigger fingers, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, tennis elbow and rotator cuff tendonitis. These injections usually contain cortisone...

  

  Scar Management

  Scar formation is a normal response following any injury or surgery; it is the way the body heals injured structures. An active scar may be red, raised, firm, and thick. Scar tissue may involve only...

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  Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

  What is it? Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is a painful condition involving the tendons that attach to the bone on the outside (lateral) part of the elbow. Tendons anchor the muscle to...

  

  Rheumatoid Arthritis

  What is it? Arthritis literally means “inflamed joint.” Normally a joint consists of two smooth, cartilage-covered bone surfaces that fit together as a matched set and that move smoothly against one other. Arthritis results when these...

  

  Mallet Finger

  A mallet finger is a deformity of the finger caused when the tendon that straightens your finger (the extensor tendon) is damaged. When a ball or other object strikes the tip of the finger or...

  

  Jammed Finger

  Jammed fingers are common in sports but may also occur during regular daily activities. Even if the injured finger looks normal and can move normally, it may require medical treatment. The anatomy of the finger...