Hand, Wrist, & Elbow Surgery

Trigger Finger and Trigger Thumb are common hand conditions that occur when the tendons do not glide smoothly. Tendons are strong tissues that connect muscles to bone. Trigger finger can cause pain, discomfort, and swelling. Mild symptoms may be relieved with rest and splinting, but if surgery is needed, feel confident that the Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeons at Orthopedic Associates have the advanced professional training and expertise that you can trust.

Gamekeeper’s Thumb, also known as Skier’s Thumb, occurs when a ligament is the thumb is injured. The ligament in the thumb joint provides stability. The ligament can tear if the thumb bends back from the fingers during an injury, such as sports. Partially torn ligaments can heal with splinting and casting, but completely torn ligaments require surgical repair.

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A mallet finger injury is also referred to as Baseball Finger because it commonly occurs during the sport of baseball. It occurs when the tip of the finger or thumb is forcefully flexed. A mallet injury can cause loss of movement, pain, and swelling. The majority of mallet finger injuries are treated with splinting. In cases of fracture or malalignment, surgery may be necessary.

Please visit Orthopedic Associate’s Patient Education Library to learn more about mallet finger or baseball finger injury.

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Ganglion cysts are a common harmless condition. Ganglion cysts appear as lumps or bumps on the back of the hand or sides of the wrist. There are several non-surgical treatments for ganglion cysts, and if surgery is necessary, trust that the compassionate orthopedic surgeons at Orthopedic Associates have the credentials that you are looking for. 

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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that occurs when the median nerve is compressed and does not function properly. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include numbness, pain, and tingling in the fingers, wrists, and arms. If you suspect that you have carpal tunnel syndrome, please schedule an appointment at Orthopedic Associates by calling (314) 569-0612. Our orthopedic surgeons are well-versed in nonsurgical and surgical treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Dupuytren’s disease causes an abnormal thickening of the tissues located underneath the skin in the palm of the hand. As the tissue thickens, it can form lumps and strong cords, causing the fingers to bend in towards the palm of the hand causing loss of function. The Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeons at Orthopedic Associates are experts at all of the surgical options for improving hand function. Please call Orthopedic Associates at (314) 569-0612 to schedule your appointment.

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DeQuervain’s Tendonitis results from overuse that causes the tendons located at the thumb side of the wrist to become swollen and sore. The main symptom of deQuervain’s Tendonitis is pain at the thumb side of the wrist. There are several nonsurgical and surgical treatments for deQuervain’s Tendonitis, and the expert surgeons at Orthopedic Associates will evaluate you as an individual and discuss the most appropriate treatment options for you. 

Radial tunnel syndrome occurs when the radial nerve in the arm is compressed due to repetitive movements, forceful arm motions, or injury. Radial tunnel syndrome causes hand weakness and pin in the forearm near the elbow. Most cases are treated with rest, rehabilitation, and splinting. Surgery is recommended when all other treatments have failed.

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