New York: 
Hand and Wrist Surgery
WHEN IT COMES TO WRIST AND HAND SURGERY TRUST A PRO
STOP SUFFERING FROM JOINT PAIN
Your hands and wrists are vital for everyday tasks, so when issues arise in these upper extremities, they can significantly impact your daily life.
Hand pain, often stemming from arthritis-related joint wear or acute injuries, can be both common and debilitating. At Hudson Pro Orthopaedics, we understand the challenges posed by these conditions and are dedicated to providing solutions to reduce or eliminate your pain and discomfort. Our experienced team of specialists is here to offer a range of treatments tailored to your unique needs, whether you’re dealing with age-related joint issues or recovering from a sudden injury. Trust in Hudson Pro Orthopaedics to prioritize your well-being and help you regain function and comfort in your hands and wrists.
WHAT’S CAUSING YOUR WRIST/HAND PAIN?
WRIST FRACTURE
Common Problems & Symptoms:
A wrist fracture, or broken wrist, is a break to any of the ten bones of the wrist, although it most commonly occurs in the radius. It is a common outcome when one falls on an outstretched hand. Severe trauma such as car accidents, motorcycle accidents or falls from a ladder cause more severe injuries. Weak bones (for example, in osteoporosis) tend to break more easily.
Symptoms can include:
- Pain, swelling, and bruising at the break site
- Decreased mobility
- Wrist deformity
- Tingling in the fingers numb feeling numb at the tips
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
Common Problems & Symptoms:
This condition occurs when the median nerve, one of the main nerves running through the hand, is compressed. This is a common occupational problem due to the positioning of the wrist and frequent repetitive motion.
One may experience:
- Numbness, tingling, or burning in the fingers
- Shooting pain through the fingers and up the arm
- Weakness and clumsiness of the hand
TRIGGER FINGER
Common Problems & Symptoms:
This issue occurs when one of the fingers becomes stuck in a bent position and may “snap” into a bent or straight position abruptly. It is caused when the sheath surrounding a tendon becomes inflamed and narrows. Thus, moving the tendon through the narrow sheath will result in a popping or snapping sensation. It is common amongst musicians, laborers, and people who make repetitive motions with their fingers.
Symptoms of trigger finger include:
- Finger stiffness
- A popping or clicking sensation as you move your finger.
- Tenderness or a bump (nodule) in the palm at the base of the affected finger.
- Finger catching or locking in a bent position, which suddenly pops straight.
OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE HANDS
Common Problems & Symptoms:
A degenerative disease, this type of osteoarthritis is a gradual depletion of the cartilage in the joints of the hand.
It can lead to:
- Stiffness, and difficulty moving the fingers and grip
- Achy painful joints
- Swollen, tender hand
GANGLION CYSTS
Common Problems & Symptoms:
Ganglion cysts are small, oval, fluid-filled sacs that often occur along the tendons or joints of the hands or wrists. Such cysts are relatively common, and do not spread and they are not cancerous.
If a cyst is pressing on a nerve, you may experience:
- Pain
- Tingling
- Numbness
- Muscle weakness
ADDITIONAL CAUSES OF HAND AND WRIST PAIN
