Hand and Upper Extremity Operations - Mid Atlantic Orthopedic Associates, LLP: Orthopedic Surgery: North & East Brunswick, NJ

Treating Upper Extremity Injuries with Surgery

Nearly 50 painful conditions can affect the hand and upper extremities. They cause impairment of function and a decrease in sensation, producing pain and loss of movement. Any of the 27 bones that support the hand can suffer a fracture from a sports injury, a fall, or a blow and require surgery. Other operations that can return the wrist and hand to proper function include these:

Fracture Surgery

A fall or a blow to the forearm, upper arm, collarbone, or elbow can create a fracture that may require surgery. Symptoms of severe pain, swelling, loss of mobility, and tenderness may indicate a break.

Shoulder Arthroscopy

When nonsurgical procedures fail to produce relief, shoulder arthroscopy may provide treatment that repairs the rotator cuff, ligaments, or recurring dislocation. Arthroscopy is a versatile method for removing bone spurs, loose cartilage, and inflamed tissue.

Golf and Tennis Elbow

Lifting heavy objects repeatedly and using heavy tools can create a common condition similar to the one that tennis players experience. Ordinary tasks such as gardening, using a computer, painting, and using vibrating tools can cause Golfer’s Elbow. Small incisions allow surgeons access to damaged tissue.

Elbow Arthroscopy

Releasing scar tissue, resurfacing a worn bone, or removing loose bodies around the elbow may require elbow arthroscopy. The procedure can relieve painful stiffness in the elbow.

Shoulder Replacement

Severe fractures, arthritis, and long-standing rotator cuff injuries are among the conditions that can benefit from shoulder replacement. Surgical procedures can replace a damaged shoulder blade, collarbone, or upper arm bone with a prosthesis. Reverse shoulder replacement offers options that can improve conditions that occur from large tears in the rotator cuff.

If you experience a hand or upper extremity injury, call Mid Atlantic Orthopedic Associates, LLP today or schedule a consultation online.

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Using Surgery to Repair Problems in Wrists and Hands

Any of the 27 bones that support the hand can suffer a fracture from a sports injury, a fall, or a blow and require surgery. Other operations that can return the wrist and hand to proper function include these:

Wrist Joint Replacement

Degenerative disease or a traumatic injury may require surgery that allows a prosthesis to replace damage to the wrist.

Wrist Arthroscopy

Technology allows surgeons to use a tiny camera and small tools to see and repair ligament tears and other conditions.

Carpal Tunnel Release

A surgical operation can repair damage to nerves in the wrist that cause severe pain from swelling and irritation.

What Can We Do?

Our dedication to treating patients of all ages provides access to surgery that can repair painful conditions. We offer complete orthopedic care that eliminates pain and restores normal function.