What do YOUR hands say?

Our hands are an intricate marvel of the human body. With 27 bones in each hand and wrist it’s no surprise so much can go wrong for so many people.

We often think of injuries to athletes or common clumsy mishaps when a hand is injured. It’s not just athletes who come to us for problems with their hands and wrists. Every day, people of all backgrounds share challenges of pain in the hand or wrist. Think about the different occupations that might develop some form of hand/wrist pain and how it could affect their lives:

In reality, we are all at risk for hand or wrist issues at some point in our lives. One of the more common complaints we see at Sarasota Orthopedic Associates is carpal tunnel syndrome. This is a result of overuse and presents with a tingly feeling or numbness, typically a result of pressure on a nerve in the wrist. Tendinitis will appear with a weakness, discomfort, and/or limited movement. DeQuervain’s has the tendons swollen on the thumb side of the wrist. Trigger Finger presents on a finger that is difficult to bend or straighten and you may see a bump on the palm near the affected finger. You may have heard the condition Dupuytren’s, which a fibrous thickening of tissue causing a finger (or fingers) to curl up. Let’s not forget cysts and arthritis. Oh my … so many things to go wrong!

Not all hand conditions require treatment, particularly if there is no associated pain or impairment to your daily activity. It’s always a good idea to be safe and see a physician if you have a specific concern. Ultimately, when you do need treatment, not to worry, we have you covered. Gregory Farino, MD is our hand and wrist physician treating hand/wrist disorders in conjunction with our Certified Hand Therapists at each of our three locations. Our commitment at Sarasota Orthopedic Associates is to get our patients back on their feet, back to work, back in the game, and back to life!

You Might Also Enjoy...

3 Ways to Keep Your Kid's Cast Clean

Casts are a necessary treatment device when your child has a broken bone or other condition that requires immobilization of a body part to aid healing. Kids being kids, it’s sometimes a challenge to keep the cast clean.

Daily Stretches to Do If You Have Chronic Pain

Chronic pain can be a complex medical issue. Sometimes it stems from degenerative diseases like arthritis while other times it’s a result of malfunctioning nerves. In most cases, stretching and physical activity can help you cope.

A Closer Look at Steroid Injections

Pain often stems from inflammation in the body, so any treatment that effectively reverses swollen tissue can help make life more comfortable. Steroid injections provide pinpoint control over anti-inflammatory activity. Let’s take a closer look.

Tips for Helping Your Child Avoid Falls

The easiest pain to deal with is the pain that you avoid. The same is true for your children, but they don’t have the same life experience to sidestep obstacles that you’d recognize. Here are some tips for helping your child avoid falls.

When Is Surgery Your Best Option for a Meniscus Tear?

Two pieces of cartilage cushion the bones of your legs where they come together at the knees. Twisting or rotating your knee under a full load of body can tear one of these pads, called a meniscus. In some cases, you’ll require surgery to heal.