Hand and Wrist Pain
Hand and Wrist Pain
Hand and wrist pain can make it difficult to grip, lift, write, type, drive, work, exercise, or perform normal daily activities. Because the hand and wrist contain many small bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and muscles, pain can come from several different structures.
At Suwanee Orthopedic Care, Dr. Nader C. Ghazal evaluates many common causes of hand and wrist pain, including sprains, strains, fractures, arthritis, tendon irritation, overuse injuries, trigger finger-type symptoms, carpal tunnel-type symptoms, sports injuries, and injury-related hand and wrist problems.
Our office offers same-day appointments, walk-in availability, on-site X-rays when needed, and casting, splinting, or bracing when appropriate, helping many patients receive answers and care recommendations in one convenient visit.
Understanding Hand and Wrist Pain
The hand and wrist work together to allow gripping, pinching, lifting, twisting, typing, writing, and fine motor movement. The wrist connects the forearm to the hand and includes multiple small bones and joints that help provide both motion and stability.
The location of your pain can provide important clues about what may be causing your symptoms. Pain may occur on the thumb side of the wrist, the pinky side of the wrist, the back of the hand, the palm, the fingers, the base of the thumb, or near the forearm.
Hand and wrist pain may develop suddenly after a fall, twist, direct impact, sports injury, or accident. It may also develop gradually from repetitive use, arthritis, tendon irritation, nerve compression, or overuse. Some patients may notice swelling, stiffness, numbness, tingling, weakness, catching, locking, bruising, or difficulty gripping.
When Should You See a Doctor for Hand or Wrist Pain?
You should consider being evaluated if you are experiencing:
- Persistent or worsening hand or wrist pain
- Pain after a fall, twist, accident, or sports injury
- Swelling, bruising, or tenderness after an injury
- Difficulty gripping, lifting, typing, writing, or using the hand
- Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hand or fingers
- Finger catching, locking, or stiffness
- Pain at the base of the thumb
- Pain that worsens with repetitive use
- Limited wrist or finger motion
- Concern for a sprain, strain, or fracture
- Pain that interferes with work, sleep, exercise, or daily activity
On-Site X-Rays for Hand and Wrist Pain
When appropriate, Suwanee Orthopedic Care can perform on-site X-rays to help evaluate hand and wrist pain. X-rays may help identify fractures, arthritis, joint space narrowing, bone spurs, alignment issues, dislocations, and other orthopedic concerns.
Having X-rays available in the office allows many patients to get a clearer understanding of their condition without unnecessary delays.
Casting, Splinting, and Bracing for Hand and Wrist Injuries
Depending on the type and severity of the injury, hand and wrist care may involve immobilization or support to help protect the injured area.
Suwanee Orthopedic Care provides casting, splinting, and bracing when appropriate. These options may help stabilize the hand or wrist, limit painful motion, reduce the risk of further injury, and support the healing process.
Because every condition is different, Dr. Ghazal will determine the appropriate form of support based on the injury location, exam findings, X-ray results, symptoms, swelling, and overall treatment needs.
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
Common Hand and Wrist Conditions We Evaluate
Hand and wrist pain can come from a sudden injury, repetitive use, arthritis, nerve irritation, tendon problems, or wear and tear over time. Dr. Ghazal evaluates many hand and wrist conditions, including:
✓ Wrist sprains and strains
✓ Hand and wrist fractures
✓ Finger fractures
✓ Thumb injuries
✓ Arthritis of the hand and wrist
✓ Base of thumb arthritis
✓ Tendonitis and tendon irritation
✓ Trigger finger-type symptoms
✓ Carpal tunnel-type symptoms
✓ Numbness and tingling in the hand
✓ Sports-related hand and wrist injuries
✓ Work-related or repetitive-use injuries
✓ Swelling, stiffness, and inflammation
✓ Limited range of motion
✓ Difficulty gripping or lifting
✓ Chronic or recurring hand and wrist pain
Hand and Wrist Pain with Typing, Gripping, or Repetitive Use
Many patients notice hand or wrist pain during specific activities, such as typing, writing, gripping, lifting, texting, using tools, exercising, or playing sports. These symptoms may be related to tendon irritation, arthritis, nerve compression, ligament injury, or overuse.
Pain that keeps returning, worsens with activity, or causes weakness, numbness, tingling, catching, or locking should be properly evaluated. An orthopedic exam can help determine whether symptoms are coming from the joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, or nerves.
What to Expect During a Hand and Wrist Pain Visit
During your visit, Dr. Ghazal will review your symptoms, how long the pain has been present, whether an injury occurred, and which activities make the pain better or worse. He will examine the hand and wrist, assess motion, strength, tenderness, swelling, sensation, grip function, and determine whether X-rays or additional imaging may be needed.
Because every hand and wrist condition is different, recommendations depend on your diagnosis, exam findings, imaging results, medical history, activity level, and recovery goals.
Our goal is to help identify the cause of your pain, explain your condition clearly, and recommend the next appropriate step for care.
Same-Day Hand and Wrist Pain Care in Suwanee, GA
Suwanee Orthopedic Care provides hand and wrist pain evaluation and orthopedic care for patients in Suwanee and surrounding communities, including Duluth, Johns Creek, Sugar Hill, Buford, Lawrenceville, and the greater Atlanta metro area.
If hand or wrist pain is limiting your ability to grip, type, lift, work, exercise, or perform daily activities, our office can help evaluate your symptoms and discuss treatment options.
Call today or visit our office for same-day hand and wrist pain care when available.
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