Hand Pain

What is Hand Pain?

The human hand has 27 bones: the carpus or wrist account for 8; the metacarpus or palm contains 5; the remaining 14 are digital bones, your fingers and thumb. Hand pain is extremely common because the hand is constantly in use. Manual laborers, athletes, and active individuals are most at risk.

Common Causes:

• • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Hand & Finger Fractures
  • Trigger Finger
  • Arthritis of the Hand
  • De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
  • Ganglion Cysts
  • Sprained Ligaments

When you arrive for your initial consultation, an Orthopedic Physicians Alaska (OPA) Upper Extremity Specialist will evaluate your areas of concern, discuss your symptoms, and develop a customized and comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. This evaluation is a necessary part of diagnosing your condition and providing the best possible care.

When diagnosing a Hand Pain, our experts will provide:

• • • A medical, injury, and symptom history review
    • A physical examination
    • Multiple view x-rays ( to rule out a fracture)

Once an official diagnosis is made, a customized treatment plan is prescribed. Treatment plans decrease symptoms as quickly as possible.

Common Treatments:

Nonsurgical treatment options treat the majority of hand pain. Treatment options help reduce symptoms. The following are commonly prescribed: