Hand and Wrist Conditions and Treatments Lynnwood

Hand and wrist function is incredibly important to one’s career and everyday life.

If your wrists are not fully-functional, your hands will have limited mobility as a result. The interconnectedness of the hands and wrists makes it necessary for them both to be fully healthy.

What are Common Conditions that Affect Hands and Wrists?

There are a host of unpleasant conditions that affect both hand and wrist function. If you suffer from a condition in your hand, that may affect your wrist and vice versa. Taking care of your hand or wrist condition means that you need to take care of both. Alleviating symptoms of your condition will improve overall function, mobility and decrease pain.

Here are some of the most common hand and wrist conditions that affect Lynnwood residents. If you suspect that you suffer from one of these conditions, you should see an orthopedic specialist about your concerns.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

This condition is developed when the median nerve (one of the largest in the hand) that stretches to the wrist is pinched and results in a number of unpleasant symptoms.

Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include:

• A tingling sensation throughout the wrist or hand
• Shooting pain
• A sensation of numbness

If you experience one or more of these symptoms, there is a good chance that you might have carpal tunnel syndrome.

Catching carpal tunnel in its earlier stages will save you from a lot of pain and ensures that you are able to address the condition. Speak with a hand and wrist orthopedic specialist in Lynnwood to find out more about carpal tunnel syndrome.

Hand & Wrist Arthritis

An extremely common hand and wrist condition that affects people of all ages, hand and wrist arthritis is a painful condition that causes muscles to become weak or deteriorate. Hand and wrist arthritis affects the cartilage that sits between joints and the deterioration of this padding results in painful episodes.

Some common symptoms of hand or wrist arthritis include:

• Swelling
• Grinding sensations or sounds
• Painful episodes

Working with an orthopedic specialist will minimize discomfort and will help you combat this condition and delay further onset as much as possible.

Hand & Wrist Fractures

What some people are unaware of is that repetitive motion can cause hand or wrist fractures — forceful impact isn’t the only culprit for fractures. Hand and wrist fractures are extremely painful and can greatly affect the small bones within the hand.

Working with an orthopedic hand and wrist specialist will ensure that your hand or wrist heals properly from recent fractures so that you regain full mobility of your hand.

Joint Dislocation

Displacement of the bones from the joints is known as joint dislocation and is an extremely painful experience. Thinking that your body will re-align itself following a joint dislocation could be a painful mistake.

Joint dislocations in the hands or wrists require immediate medical attention and orthopedic care. If you have suffered an injury that resulted in joint dislocation, contact orthopedic specialists in Lynnwood to schedule an appointment.

Ligament & Muscle Injuries

Soft and connective tissues known as ligaments are often the recipients of bruising due to overuse or forceful trauma. Bruised ligaments in the hands and wrists result in a lot of pain and limited mobility. If left untreated, bruised ligaments can result in a host of other problems and the development of additional hand and wrist problems.

If you suspect you have bruised hand or wrist ligaments, speak with an orthopedic specialist to find out what you can do to heal and mitigate the risk of future pain.

Cysts & Tumors

Lumps appearing in the wrists and hands is a very alarming scenario and should be addressed. They can limit hand mobility, look unpleasant, and can cause discomfort. Speaking with an orthopedic specialist about lumps developing is advised.

Tendinitis & Tendon Injuries

Another common connective tissue condition is tendonitis which can limit the mobility of the hand or wrist and cause swelling and pain. Injured tendons may swell and progress into acute tendonitis, a very unpleasant and uncomfortable occurrence.

Trigger Finger

This condition is caused by repetitive movements and can affect any finger in the hand (despite its name). Trigger finger causes stiffness, pain, and limits mobility in the hand.

If you start developing symptoms of trigger finger you should speak with an orthopedic specialist about your symptoms.

Nail-Bed Injuries

Injuries to the nail-beds often cause throbbing pain and bleeding. Nail-bed injuries often result from broken bones or severe cuts. If you have sustained either of these recently and are experiencing relentless pain, speak with an orthopedic specialist about your symptoms.

What Causes Hand and Wrist Conditions?

There are multiple factors that could result in the development of hand and wrist conditions. Some common factors that result in hand or wrist conditions include:

• Genetic disorders
• Overuse injuries (carpal tunnel syndrome is the result of overuse)
• Physical trauma (such as falling and striking the hand or wrist)

Choosing the Best Orthopedic Specialist in Lynnwood

Contact OPA Ortho in Lynnwood to schedule an appointment with an orthopedic specialist about your hand or wrist concerns.

Our team would be more than happy to answer your questions or schedule you an appointment to speak with our orthopedic specialist.

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