Wrist

What Can You Expect at Our Hand, Wrist & Elbow Center?

The Hand, Wrist & Elbow Center is dedicated to providing patients with exceptional care for wrist injuries and conditions through the expertise of our fellowship-trained wrist specialists. Our doctors are committed to helping patients regain strength, mobility, 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 wrist conditions, including fracture care, tendon repair, nerve decompression, microsurgery, and carpal tunnel treatment. While surgery may be recommended for some patients, many wrist conditions can improve through conservative treatments such as medication, bracing, injections, activity modification, or physical 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.

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Wrist doctors are orthopaedic specialists who diagnose and treat injuries and conditions affecting the bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and nerves of the wrist. Because the wrist is made up of multiple small bones and intricate structures that work together to support movement and stability, specialized care is often essential to restoring proper function and relieving pain.

Our fellowship-trained wrist specialists treat a variety of conditions, including fractures, tendon injuries, nerve compression conditions, arthritis, and overuse injuries. Treatment options may include medication, bracing, injections, physical therapy, or surgery depending on each patient’s needs.

Specialty-trained wrist surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform advanced procedures such as wrist fracture repair, tendon surgery, nerve decompression procedures, and wrist microsurgery.

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 wrist specialist:

Popping or clicking in the wrist
Swelling or weakness in the wrist
Difficulty gripping or holding objects
Numbness or tingling in the hand or fingers

Pain that radiates down the arm into the wrist or hand
Pain when rotating the wrist
Persistent wrist pain after an injury

Conditions & Injuries We Treat

Our wrist specialists diagnose and treat a variety of wrist injuries and conditions, including:

Carpal tunnel syndrome
De Quervain's syndrome
Ganglion cyst
Median nerve entrapment syndrome
TFCC injuries

Wrist fractures
Wrist sprains
Wrist tendonitis
Overuse injuries

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.

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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 wrist, Dr. Harry Bade and Dr. David Gentile, have years of expertise in diagnosing and treating complex wrist 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 wrist surgeons attend courses and proactively learn the latest procedures and surgical techniques for wrist injuries and conditions. They also serve as thought leaders, lecturing and writing about orthopaedic treatment and care. Our fellowship-trained wrist doctors are some of the most highly respected in our region.