Hand, Wrist & Elbow Care
We are committed to finding you relief from pain.
Our hands, wrists and elbows consist of many moving parts that allow us to perform a myriad of everyday functions. Because of their complex structure and network of muscles, nerves and tendons, they require specialized medical care and treatment when problems arise.
Specialized care for upper extremities
At Cape Cod Healthcare’s Total Joint Center, you’ll find board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons who specialize in caring for hands and upper extremities. We offer a range of services for a variety of common and complex conditions, including:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Congenital deformities
- Fractures and dislocations
- Osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sprains
- Tendinitis
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger (locking finger)
Treatments for hands, wrists and elbows
Our orthopedic specialists use a variety of techniques to treat hands, wrists and elbows, beginning with the most conservative. After careful diagnosis, they’ll work with you to develop a customized care map designed to achieve the best possible outcome for your specific condition.
Treatments may include:
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Arthroscopy – wrist and elbow
- Elbow arthroplasty
- Physical therapy
- Steroid injections
- Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
The board-certified orthopedic surgeons at CCHC are specially trained in the latest muscle- and nerve-sparing procedures using smaller incisions for faster recovery times and less pain.
