Hand Pain

Hand pain can debilitate, preventing you from completing simple everyday tasks or working. At Orthopedic Institute of Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Southlake, and Weatherford, Texas, the board-certified orthopedic surgeons diagnose the cause of your discomfort and offer treatments that restore hand structure and function. Schedule an evaluation today by calling the office or requesting an appointment online.

What is hand pain?

Hand pain can affect any part of your hand, including your palm, fingers, and joints. It can affect your ability to work a physically demanding job or use a computer keyboard. If your hand pain is ongoing or severe and you need relief, the orthopedic surgeons at Orthopedic Institute of Fort Worth are here to help.

What are the symptoms of a hand problem?

The following are symptoms of diseases or injuries affecting the hand:

• Mild, moderate, or extreme discomfort
• Decreased joint range of motion
• Bruising
• Redness
• Warmth
• Swelling
• Stiffness
• Weakness
• Tingling
• Burning
• Numbness
• Decreased ability to grasp objects
• Visible deformities

See the experts at Orthopedic Institute of Fort Worth at the first sign of a problem to get the relief you deserve.

What can cause hand pain?

The following can contribute to hand pain:

• Congenital deformities
• Repetitive stress/overuse
• Bursitis (inflamed fluid-filled sacs in the joints)
• Fractures
• Osteoporosis
• Sprains
• Strains
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Tendinitis
• Arthritis
• Muscle, ligament, nerve, or tendon injuries
• Lacerations
• Ganglion cysts
• DeQuervain's tenosynovitis (tendon sheath swelling)
• Trigger finger
• Trigger thumb
• Tumors

Your orthopedic specialist completes a comprehensive evaluation to determine what’s causing hand pain.

How is the cause of hand pain diagnosed?

The Orthopedic Institute of Fort Worth team diagnoses the root cause of hand pain by discussing your symptoms, reviewing your medical history, and examining the affected hand. They’ll order lab work, as well as X-rays, an ultrasound, a CT scan, an MRI, or another imaging procedure to confirm a diagnosis and develop an appropriate treatment.

How is hand pain treated?

Your personalized hand pain treatment at Orthopedic Institute of Fort Worth will consist of one or more of the following:

• Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)
• Heat packs
• Activity changes 
• Bracing
• Splinting
• Casting
• Physical therapy
• Medications
• Corticosteroid injections
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication
• Aspiration (fluid removal)
• Sports medicine
• Arthroscopy
• Osteoporosis care
• Minimally invasive surgery

Your orthopedic surgeon often recommends nonsurgical options first, and then surgery in severe or complex cases. They tailor a plan that provides lasting relief and optimal function.

Call Orthopedic Institute of Fort Worth with questions anytime during your treatment.

Schedule a hand pain evaluation today at Orthopedic Institute of Fort Worth by calling the office or booking online.