Hand & Wrist Pain Relief

Understanding Hand & Wrist Pain

Opening a jar. Typing an email. Holding a coffee cup or a fishing rod steady. Your hands do more small work than almost any other part of your body, which is why pain here is so disruptive. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained specialists treat everything from carpal tunnel to arthritis.

Common hand & wrist problems we treat

• Carpal tunnel syndrome.Pressure on the nerve running through the wrist. Causes numbness or tingling in the hand.

• Arthritis.Wear on the small joints of the hand or wrist. Often stiffness in the morning.

• Trigger finger or De Quervain’s tendinitis.Irritated tendons that catch, lock, or ache with movement.

• Ligament injury or instability.Often from a fall or a sudden twist.

• Fracture.From a fall or direct impact. Common with wrist injuries.

• An old injury that never fully healed.A hand or wrist that hasn’t felt the same since a past fall or sprain.

You don’t need to know which one this is before you come in. That’s what the evaluation is for.

Diagnosis and what treatment can look like

We check your grip strength, movement, and any numbness or tingling. We ask what activities trigger the pain: typing, gripping, twisting. If needed, we order an X-ray or nerve study the same visit. From there, treatment can include splinting, hand therapy, an injection, a minimally invasive repair, or, when conservative care hasn’t worked, surgery. We start with the least invasive option that fits your hand.

Recovery

Many patients feel real relief within weeks of splinting, therapy, or an injection. Surgery takes longer. Hand therapy plays a big part in getting your strength and dexterity back. Most patients return to cooking, gardening, and hobbies without hand or wrist pain slowing them down.

Why Advanced Orthopedic Center

We have four Southwest Florida offices: Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Venice, and North Port. Over 40 years of caring for local families. No referral needed; you can schedule directly with a board-certified specialist. Imaging and physical therapy are in-house, so you’re not bounced between offices for basic steps. We treat surgery as a last resort, not a first recommendation.