Hand and Wrist Doctors in Near New Orleans

Carpal Tunnel, Wrist Tendonitis & Other Hand & Wrist Treatments

At Jefferson Orthopedic Clinic, our board-certified orthopedists specialize in treating various conditions of the hands and wrists. With our individualized approach, you’ll receive custom care that allows you to  regain motion, find relief from pain, and return to peak performance following your treatment.

Some of the most common conditions we treat include:

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition involving numbness, pain, tingling and instability in the wrist, hand and fingers. It occurs when pressure is put on a nerve in the wrist called the median nerve, which controls motor function in the wrist and hand. This pressure, called impingement, is most often caused by bone spurs, rheumatoid arthritis, repetitive use or injury.
  • It can often be effectively treated with nonsurgical therapies such as wrist splints, anti-inflammatory drugs or corticosteroids. In cases where pain and numbness persist, surgery (usually endoscopic surgery) may be necessary to relieve pressure on the nerve.
• Wrist Tendonitis: Wrist tendonitis (also called deQuervain’s tendonitis or tenosynovitis) is an inflammation of the tendons that cross the wrist and attach to the thumb. If you have deQuervain’s tendonitis, it hurts to bend, extend or turn your wrist or form a fist with the thumb tucked inside. Pain is usually located in the front of the wrist and worsens with activity.
  • If detected early, tendonitis can be treated with steroids or anti-inflammatory medications. Advanced cases may require wrist tendonitis surgery.
• Trigger Finger: Trigger finger is a condition that involves one of the fingers becoming stuck in a bent position and then rapidly straightened like the trigger of a gun. This condition is caused by a narrowing of the sheath that surrounds the tendons in the finger and is common in people who perform repetitive gripping actions. It is also more common in women and people with diabetes.
  • Mild cases of trigger finger can often be treated through conservative home methods such as rest, finger exercises and avoiding repetitive movements. More severe cases may need anti-inflammatory medication, steroids or surgery.