Hand
What Can You Expect at Our Hand, Wrist & Elbow Center?
The Hand, Wrist & Elbow Center is dedicated to providing patients with exceptional care for hand injuries and conditions through the expertise of our fellowship-trained hand specialists. Our doctors are committed to helping patients regain strength, movement, and function so they can return to daily activities with confidence.
Our specialists offer advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for a wide range of hand conditions, including fracture care, tendon reconstruction, nerve repair, microsurgery, and XIAFLEX® injections for Dupuytren’s contracture. While surgery may be recommended for some patients, many conditions can also improve through conservative treatments such as medication, splinting, injections, or hand therapy.
Every patient receives an individualized treatment plan tailored to their condition, symptoms, and goals. When surgery is necessary, our specialists take time to educate patients on the procedure, recovery process, and rehabilitation expectations so they feel informed and comfortable throughout their care.
Hand doctors are orthopaedic specialists who diagnose and treat injuries and conditions affecting the bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and nerves of the hand and fingers. Because the anatomy of the hand is highly intricate and delicate, specialized care is often essential to restoring proper function, mobility, and strength.
Our fellowship-trained hand specialists treat a variety of conditions, including fractures, tendon injuries, nerve compression conditions, arthritis, trigger finger, and Dupuytren’s contracture. Treatment options may include medication, splinting, injections, hand therapy, or surgery depending on each patient’s needs.
Because the structures of the hand are small and complex, specialty-trained hand surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform advanced procedures such as hand microsurgery, tendon reconstruction, fracture repair, nerve reconstruction, and trigger finger release.
Know When It’s Time to Get Help
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms for more than a few days, it may be time to schedule an appointment with a hand specialist:
- Popping or clicking when moving the fingers
- Thick bands of tissue developing under the palm
- Weakness or loss of grip strength
- Finger stiffness
- Fingers curling toward the palm
- Hand pain that interferes with daily activities
- Numbness or tingling in the fingers
- Pain or swelling after a hand injury
Conditions & Injuries We Treat
Our hand specialists diagnose and treat a variety of hand injuries and conditions, including:
- Arthritis of the hand and fingers
- Dupuytren’s contracture
- Finger fractures
- Hand fractures
- Hand sprains
- Mallet finger
- Nerve injuries and compression syndromes
- Skier’s thumb
- Tendon injuries
- Trigger finger
Online Guide to Hand & Upper Extremity Care
Our team of dedicated specialists developed our Online Guide to Hand and Upper Extremity Care to provide patients with valuable insights into their injuries, conditions, and available treatment options. Click the button below to view the full guide.
Professional Orthopaedic Associates: Get Back to a Life Without Limits
Since 1985, we have been offering excellence in orthopaedic and sports medicine care. Our fellowship-trained doctors specializing in the hand, Dr. Harry Bade and Dr. David Gentile, have years of expertise in diagnosing and treating complex hand injuries and conditions. They draw from this combined knowledge base to bring the very best to our patients.
Additionally, they value and are committed to ongoing professional education. Our hand surgeons attend courses and proactively learn the latest procedures and surgical techniques for hand injuries and conditions. They also serve as thought leaders, lecturing and writing about orthopaedic treatment and care. Our fellowship-trained hand doctors are some of the most highly respected in our region.
To consult with one of our hand doctors, please call (732) 530-4949. We have offices conveniently located in Tinton Falls, Toms River, and Freehold.