Hand, Wrist and Elbow
The hand and wrist are made up of a complicated network of bones, tendons, muscles, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels. Wrist and hand problems are common and can result in pain, numbness, loss of movement, and impaired function. Common hand and wrist issues include carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, ganglion cysts, fractures, trigger finger, and traumatic injuries to ligaments, tendons, and bones. Common elbow conditions include tendinitis—an inflammation or injury to the tendons that attach muscle to bone—as well as sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, bursitis, arthritis, and more.
Common Conditions
From your shoulder to your fingertips, each upper extremity contains 64 bones, dozens of joints, more than 40 muscles, more than 100 ligaments, and countless tendons working together every day. Add the intricate network of nerves and blood vessels, and it's easy to see why even a small injury can have a big impact—and why expert care makes all the difference.
Common Treatment Options
At OPA, the goal of treatment is to restore pain-free function and allow you to return to normal activities as soon as possible. OPA is home to some of Alaska’s leading hand surgeons with fellowship training in hand and microvascular surgery. All of our hand surgeons have experience in the highly skilled and precise surgical techniques required to treat hand and wrist problems effectively.
There are several surgical and non-surgical treatment options to help patients recover from injury or increase mobility and quality of life. These may include: Physical Therapy, Home Exercise, Medication, Traction or Lifestyle Modifications.
OPA Hand, Wrist and Elbow Team
The OPA team includes Alaska’s leading hand | wrist | elbow specialists and offers some of the latest, most advanced treatment procedures available today.
OPA treats a wide variety of conditions and offers comprehensive treatment options — including many non-surgical solutions, minimally invasive, and total joint replacements.
All treatments work to restore pain-free function that allows patients to lead active, fulfilling lives, be it walking pain-free or getting back into athletic action.
