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Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the narrow passageway of bones and ligaments on the palm side of the wrist compresses the median nerve, which controls sensation and movement in the fingers. This can result in symptoms like pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, and clumsiness in the hand, wrist, and fingers, sometimes radiating up the forearm. Factors such as frequent wrist movement (e.g., typing), genetics, inflammation, or conditions like arthritis, diabetes, and hormone imbalances can contribute to its onset. Symptoms often start sporadically and worsen over time. Treatment options range from nonoperative methods like wrist braces, activity modification, medications, and nerve-gliding exercises to surgery for severe cases. For those in South Jersey, Advocare South Jersey Orthopedic Associates offers comprehensive care, including carpal tunnel release surgery to relieve nerve compression and prevent permanent damage.

Hand pain is often part of a broader issue, frequently accompanied by wrist discomfort and, in cases like carpal tunnel syndrome, may extend to the elbow. Symptoms such as numbness, tingling, burning, weakness, and clumsiness vary depending on whether bones, joints, muscles, tendons, or ligaments are affected. Common causes include arthritis, fractures, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and ganglion cysts, with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis also impacting the hands. At Advocare South Jersey Orthopedic Associates, hand specialists perform thorough exams, using digital X-rays, nerve conduction studies, muscle evaluations, and other tests to diagnose the issue. Initial treatments focus on conservative options like bracing, casting, exercises, corticosteroid injections, or regenerative therapies such as PRP or stem cells. Severe or complex cases may require minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, often done as an outpatient procedure, with options like carpal tunnel surgery designed to prevent permanent nerve damage.

A fracture is a break in a bone, either partial or complete, and can be classified into various types such as nondisplaced (aligned ends), displaced (misaligned ends), open (bone pierces the skin), transverse (horizontal break), oblique (diagonal break), comminuted (shattered into multiple pieces), and less common greenstick fractures (bending and cracking without a full break). Fractures can result from trauma, osteoporosis, or repetitive overuse, with trauma affecting all ages, osteoporosis being more common in older adults, and overuse fractures often seen in athletes. Symptoms include pain, bruising, swelling, limited movement, warmth, inability to bear weight, and changes in the affected area's appearance, though some fractures, such as those caused by osteoporosis, may develop gradually. At South Jersey Orthopedic Associates, our doctors use on-site digital X-rays to quickly and accurately diagnose fractures, enabling tailored treatments. Treatment options range from braces and casts (including Gore-Tex® waterproof padding) to surgical methods like external fixation, traction, and internal fixation, with pain typically decreasing quickly after treatment and adherence to recovery guidelines essential for proper healing.

South Jersey Orthopedic Associates provide a full range of services, from accurate diagnoses to advanced musculoskeletal surgeries, all aimed at helping you regain an active lifestyle. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or looking to improve mobility, their expert team is dedicated to personalized care. Learn more about their exceptional hand doctors and treatments, and book a consultation today to start your journey to optimal orthopedic health.