Wrist/Hand Pain

Wrist pain normally caused by fractures or sprains from sudden injuries or long-term problems. Long-term problems would be caused by arthritis, ganglion cysts, fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, mallet finger, tendinitis, or overuse injuries.

Because so many factors can lead to wrist pain, diagnosing the exact cause can be difficult, but an accurate diagnosis is essential for proper treatment and healing. Narrowing down the precise location of your pain can provide clues as to what's behind your discomfort.

Wrist arthritis, one of the most common causes of discomfort can be described as a wearing away of cartilage. When this cartilage begins to "wear" away most patients describe experiencing a dull ache similar to a toothache sensation.

When it comes to wrist fractures, time is of the essence. We offer same day walk in appointments for fractures due to the time sensitive nature of the injury. Normally these injuries are diagnosed through a physical examination as well as x-ray that is offered on site.

There are many treatment options available for these types of discomfort, whether surgical or non-surgical so call us today at (352) 404-8956 to book an appointment.