Hand Surgery
Hand and Wrist Pain
Pain is defined as an unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to sheer agony. It can be contained to a discrete area, as in an injury, or it can be more diffuse, as in some disorders.
Hand, wrist, and general upper extremity pain can have many causes, including injury and disease. Hand and wrist pain are most often characterized as overuse and bone, muscle and joint problems. Overuse problems include conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Bone, muscle and joint problems are inclusive of conditions such as trigger finger or trigger thumb.
Common Causes of Pain in the Hand, Wrist, Arm and General Upper Extremities Can Include:
- Rotator cuff
- Brachial Plexopathy
- Tennis Elbow/Golfer’s Elbow
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or other compressive neuropathies
- Arthritis
- Tendonitis
- Deep masses
- Trauma
Common Hand and Wrist Issues Treated Include
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Ganglion Cysts
- Tendon Problems
If you or a loved one is suffering from Hand and Wrist pain, call Baylor Scott & White Sports Surgery Center at the Star at 972.668.5911 to schedule a consultation today.