Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Conditions

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve becomes compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. This compression can lead to symptoms such as numbness, tingling, weakness, and pain in the hand and fingers.

Many patients first notice symptoms at night or when performing repetitive activities involving the hands.

Early evaluation by a hand specialist can help determine whether non-surgical treatment such as splinting, therapy, or injections may help relieve symptoms.

Learn more about treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome here.

Trigger finger develops when inflammation affects the tendon that allows the finger to bend and straighten. This can cause the finger to catch, lock, or become painful during movement.

Trigger finger is commonly seen in people who perform repetitive gripping motions or those with certain medical conditions such as diabetes.
Many cases can be successfully treated with injections or therapy, although surgery may be recommended in more advanced cases.

Learn more about trigger finger treatment.

Patients should consider seeing a hand specialist if they experience:

• Persistent numbness or tingling in the fingers
• Pain in the wrist or hand that does not improve
• Loss of grip strength
• Finger locking or stiffness
• Hand or wrist fractures

Early diagnosis can often prevent symptoms from worsening.

Many hand conditions can be treated without surgery. At Arora Hand Surgery, treatment often begins with conservative options such as:

• Hand therapy
• Splinting or bracing
• Corticosteroid injections
• Activity modification

Surgery is considered when non-surgical treatments no longer provide adequate relief.