Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Care

Because we use our hands and arms for practically everything, injuries and issues can make life's most routine tasks challenging. That's why our experts use innovative treatment methods to reduce pain, manage symptoms, and improve your quality of life.

Signs and Symptoms of Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Conditions

If you've been experiencing any of the following symptoms in your hand, wrist, or elbow – it might be time to connect with our team:

• Swelling and pain
• Stiffness
• Trouble gripping or lifting objects
• "Pins and needles" feeling in your fingers
• Burning or warmth
• Pain when twisting or bending your arm

Types of Hand, Wrist and Elbow Conditions

At Virtua Orthopedics & Spine, our team is equipped to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of conditions. 

Hand and Wrist Conditions

Elbow Conditions

Our Approach to Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Pain at Virtua

Think about all the things that you do with your hands. Writing, typing, cooking, cleaning, lifting things up, and the fun stuff like playing catch or gardening.

At Virtua, we know how painful and frustrating hand, wrist, and elbow conditions can be. That's why our team of orthopedic experts work together to develop the best treatment plan that works for you.

While some hand, wrist, and elbow conditions can be diagnosed following a simple exam, we might recommend additional screenings to diagnose the root of your issues. This could include:

• Arthrography: We inject a specialized dye into your hand, which will allow our team to better see your joints.
• CT scan: A little more detailed than a traditional X-ray, this test allows us to capture clear images of bones, muscles, and fat in your hand, wrist, and elbow.
• Electromyogram (EMG): This test measures the electrical activity of your hand, wrist, and elbow muscles. Essentially, it will tell us if there's any abnormal activity going on.
• MRI: We use large magnets and radio frequencies to capture images of your tendons, ligaments, vessels, and nerves in the hand, wrist, and elbow.
• Ultrasound: We might order an ultrasound to see how your blood is flowing through your hand. This is really useful in finding issues like cysts.
• X-ray: This common test captures images of your bones and joints. We typically use them to confirm fractures and breaks.

Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Treatment at Virtua

At Virtua Orthopedics & Spine, we use the latest technology, paired with minimally invasive approaches, to get you the care you need. This could include:

• Lifestyle changes, like switching up the position of your keyboard and other ergonomic suggestions to help with carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Medication, like anti-inflammatory medicine or low-dose oral steroids to help with pain management.
• Injections, like corticosteroids, which can temporarily reduce inflammation and help with pain.
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation featuring a team of therapists who can improve mobility, build strength, and slow the progression of conditions like arthritis.
• Surgery like tendon and nerve repair, and hand surgery procedures like carpal tunnel surgery. At Virtua Orthopedics & Spine, our board-certified surgeons perform thousands of hand surgeries each year.