At Gulf Coast Pain and Spine, we understand how debilitating wrist and hand pain can be. That’s why our team of experienced pain management physicians offers a wide range of treatments for various conditions that cause wrist and hand pain. In this article, we’ll discuss the top 15 conditions treated by our team of experts.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Causes: Repetitive motions, injury, arthritis Symptoms: Tingling or numbness in the fingers, pain in the wrist and hand Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, PRP therapy, nerve blocks, peripheral nerve stimulation
- De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis. Causes: Repetitive motions, injury, arthritis Symptoms: Pain in the thumb and wrist, swelling Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, PRP therapy, nerve blocks, peripheral nerve stimulation
- Ganglion Cysts. Causes: Joint or tendon injury, overuse Symptoms: Visible lump, pain in the wrist or hand Treatments: Observation, pain medications, aspiration, surgery, PRP therapy
- Trigger Finger. Causes: Overuse, arthritis Symptoms: Finger stiffness, popping or clicking sensation, pain Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, PRP therapy, nerve blocks, peripheral nerve stimulation
- Arthritis. Causes: Wear and tear, injury, genetics Symptoms: Joint pain, stiffness, limited range of motion Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, PRP therapy, nerve blocks, peripheral nerve stimulation
- Tennis Elbow. Causes: Overuse, injury Symptoms: Pain on the outer part of the elbow, weakened grip strength Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, PRP therapy, nerve blocks, peripheral nerve stimulation
- Golf Elbow. Causes: Overuse, injury Symptoms: Pain on the inner part of the elbow, weakened grip strength Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, PRP therapy, nerve blocks, peripheral nerve stimulation
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. Causes: Pressure on the ulnar nerve, injury, arthritis Symptoms: Tingling or numbness in the ring and little fingers, weakness in the hand Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, nerve blocks, peripheral nerve stimulation, PRP therapy
- Dupuytren’s Contracture. Causes: Genetics, injury Symptoms: Thickening and tightening of the tissue beneath the skin of the palm, limited finger movement Treatments: Observation, physical therapy, corticosteroid injections, surgery, PRP therapy
- Wrist Fractures. Causes: Injury, falls Symptoms: Pain, swelling, deformity Treatments: Rest, pain medications, immobilization, surgery, PRP therapy
- Scaphoid Fractures. Causes: Injury, falls Symptoms: Pain in the thumb side of the wrist, swelling Treatments: Rest, pain medications, immobilization, surgery, PRP therapy
- Distal Radius Fractures. Causes: Injury, falls Symptoms: Pain, swelling, deformity Treatments: Rest, pain medications, immobilization, surgery, PRP therapy
- Boxer’s Fracture. Causes: Injury, punching a hard surface Symptoms: Pain, swelling, deformity Treatments: Rest, pain medications, immobilization, surgery, PRP therapy
- Intersection Syndrome. Causes: Overuse, injury Symptoms: Pain and swelling in the forearm, wrist and hand Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, PRP therapy, nerve blocks, peripheral nerve stimulation
- Radial Tunnel Syndrome. Causes: Pressure on the radial nerve, injury, overuse Symptoms: Pain in the forearm, wrist and hand, weakness Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, nerve blocks, peripheral nerve stimulation, PRP therapy
At Gulf Coast Pain and Spine, we specialize in treating wrist and hand pain caused by a variety of conditions, from carpal tunnel syndrome to wrist fractures. Our pain management physicians offer a range of treatments, including interventional pain procedures like peripheral nerve stimulation and nerve blocks, as well as PRP therapy when appropriate. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and start your journey towards a pain-free life.